OAR 635-003-0085. Extended Commercial Seasons

In addition to the open seasons prescribed in OAR 635-003-0003 there are open seasons for Chinook salmon in the Elk River Ocean Terminal Area from November 1 through November 30 in the area described in section 1 of this rule as follows: (1) The open area is all Pacific Ocean waters shoreward of a line drawn from Cape Blanco (42º50'20" N. Lat.) thence SW to Black Rock (42º49'24" N. Lat. 124º35'00" W. Long.), thence SSW to Best Rock (42º47'24" N. Lat. 124º35'42" W. Long.), thence SE to 42º40'30" N. Lat. 124º29'00" W. Long., thence to shore (Humbug Mountain). (2) During the season described for the Elk River Ocean Terminal Area, it is unlawful to take Chinook salmon less than 26 inches in total length; it is unlawful to use multipoint or barbed hooks or to fish more than four spreads per line; and it is unlawful to have in possession or to land more than 10 Chinook per day taken in this fishery. Landings are restricted to Port Orford.