Anglers fishing off Ilwaco can keep up to two chinook, retain both hatchery and wild coho

September 9, 2014

September 4, 2014

Anglers fishing off Ilwaco can keep up to two
chinook, retain both hatchery and wild coho

Action: In Marine Area 1 the daily limit will change to allow retention of wild coho and up to two chinook in the two salmon daily limit.

Effective date: Immediately

Species affected: Coho and chinook salmon

Location: Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco).

Reason for action: Enough quota remains in Area 1 ocean sport sub-area coho quota to allow wild coho retention as part of the daily limit in Area 1 and enough quota remains in the overall ocean chinook quota to allow two chinook in the two salmon daily limit.

Information Contact: Doug Milward 360-902-2739

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at 360-902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call toll free 866-880-5431.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.