Each year, state, federal and tribal fishery managers gather to plan the Northwest's recreational and commercial salmon fisheries. This series of meetings – involving representatives from federal, state, and tribal governments, recreational and commercial fishing industries, and members of the public – is known as the North of Falcon process.
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North of Falcon overview
Learn about the North of Falcon process, where state, federal, and tribal fishery managers collaborate to set annual salmon fishing seasons for the Northwest.
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Public meeting schedule
Find the complete schedule of 2025 public meetings.
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Proposed fisheries
See information on summaries, proposals, and agreed fisheries for Puget Sound, Columbia River, coastal, and ocean fisheries.
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Forecasts, model runs, and management objectives
View preseason forecasts, model runs, and management objectives for salmon and steelhead.
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Public input
Submit public comments on the North of Falcon salmon season proposals.
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Salmon and steelhead co-management
Learn how WDFW and tribes work together to conserve and sustainably manage fish populations to provide opportunities for recreational, commercial, and ceremonial and subsistence harvest.
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North of Falcon resources
Access key resources on fishery management, including federal and tribal information, Columbia River updates, and the latest WDFW blogs.
Feb. 28, 2025 - WDFW release statewide 2025–26 salmon forecasts and predict a good Puget Sound pink return of nearly 7.8-million fish this summer.