WDFW reduces catch limits for 2017 ocean bottomfish fishery

02/17/2017 – John Snyder – Northwest Fishing News OLYMPIA – Anglers can expect changes to recreational bottomfish fisheries when ocean marine areas re-open March 11 to fishing for species such as lingcod and rockfish. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is making the changes to help ensure rockfish catches align with harvest …