Inseason Action #12 in Ocean Salmon Fisheries, North of Cape Falcon (recreational), Westport Subarea

NOAA Fisheries has taken inseason action in the recreational salmon fishery north of Cape Falcon.

• Effective 12:01 AM Sunday, August 25, the recreational fishery in the area between Queets River and Leadbetter Point (Westport Subarea) is closed to fishing for salmon. Possession of salmon on board a vessel is prohibited in the Westport Subarea.

Please refer to the Final Rule for the West Coast Salmon Fisheries 2024 Specifications and Management Measures for additional regulations and supporting materials.

Contact Shannon Penna, Anadromous Harvest Management, at (562) 980-4239, or Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Program, at phone: (360) 902-2700 and email: [email protected].

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