Changes to ocean salmon closing dates

September 17, 2014

Action: Marine Areas 1 and 2 closing to salmon angling.

Effective Dates: Marine Area 1 will close 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 and Marine Area 2 will close 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2014.

Species affected: Chinook and coho salmon

Location: Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) and Marine Area 2 (Westport)

Reason for action: Both Marine Areas 1 and 2 are projected to take their coho quota.

Other information: Marine Areas 3 and 4 will close on the season ending date of 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

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.