Colvos Passage Marine Preserve

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Key Information

TYPE

MPA

DESIGNATION

Marine Preserve

LOCATED IN

USA

AREA

0.01 km²	MARINE AREA
0.01 km²	TOTAL AREA ⁱ

MANAGED BY

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Management Website

LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)

Heavily restrictive ⁱ

Marine life removal is mostly prohibited, with few exceptions, e.g., very limited or relatively non-intrusive recreational/sport or subsistence fishing

DATA SOURCE(S)

Boundary: NOAA MPA Center (Unmodified)

DATA VERSION

2.0

LAST REVIEWED

November 2023

OTHER DATABASES

World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) ID: 555655594

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Purpose

The Colvos Passage Marine Preserve is centered on a small patch of rocky habitat in the central basin of Puget Sound. In this portion of the basin, rocky habitats are relatively scarce, and the site is able to provide habitat for a thriving community of rockfish and other fish and invertebrate species that depend upon rocky habitats.

Species of Concern: Multiple, Salmon, Trout, Bottomfish, Shellfish, Forage fish

Regulations Summary

Restrictions

Closed to the taking of shellfish and wildlife, closed to all commercial take of fish, and closed to recreational take of fish, with exceptions.

Allowed

It is lawful to take salmon for personal use by trolling. All take of marine life must conform to regulations regarding species allowed, size limitations, catch limits, method of capture, and seasons.