National Marine Fisheries Service

08/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/29/2024 17:22

Inseason Actions #14-15 in Ocean Salmon Fisheries, North of Cape Falcon (recreational), between Queets River and Cape Falcon (Westport and Columbia River subareas) and between[...]

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

Inseason Action #14:

  • Effective 12:01 AM Tuesday, September 3, the recreational fishery in the area between the U.S./Canada Border and Cape Alava (Neah Bay Subarea) is closed to fishing for salmon.

Inseason Action #15:

  • Effective 12:01 AM Wednesday, September 4, 2024, through 11:59 PM Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the recreational fishery in the area between Queets River and Cape Falcon (Westport and Columbia River Subareas) is open to fishing for salmon. Daily limit of two salmon, no more than one of which may be a Chinook. All coho must be marked with a healed adipose fin clip. Chinook minimum size limit of 22 inches. Grays Harbor and Columbia River Control Zones closed.

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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