September 3, 2019
NEWPORT, Ore. – ODFW will discuss the commercial black and blue rockfish and nearshore fisheries at three public meetings in Pacific City, Gold Beach and Port Orford in mid-September.
Geared primarily to commercial fishers with black and blue rockfish and nearshore permits, the agenda for the meetings will include:
- Black Rockfish Management Area elimination or modification discussion (daily trip limits)
- Harvest outlook from the 2019 cabezon stock assessment
- Review of the 2019 season to date
- Process and options for setting 2020 regulations
- Update on ODFW black rockfish habitat modeling
- Input from industry and others interested in 2020 commercial nearshore fishery state management
All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held:
- Tuesday, Sept. 10, Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City
- Tuesday, Sept. 17, Pacific Reef Resort, 29362 Ellenburg Hwy 101, Gold Beach
- Wednesday, Sept. 18, Port Orford Library, 1421 Oregon Street, Port Orford
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