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Federal Regulators Propose Coastal Fishing Ban
About 700 Miles Affected....................
PORTLAND -- Federal regulators voted Thursday night to impose severe restrictions on commercial salmon fishing off parts of the Oregon and California coastline in an effort to protect dwindling salmon populations in the Klamath River.
The Pacific Fisher Management Council proposed closing about 700 miles of coastline for most June and July -- the most productive months of the season. The closures would be the broadest ever on the West Coast salmon fishery.
The council's decision must still be approved by the National Marine Fisheries Service, which generally follows the recommendations.
Fishermen were relieved that the council voted to allow some fishing this season.
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