Changes to ocean salmon fishery in Neah Bay

July 29, 2015

Action: Anglers will no longer be able to keep chinook as part of their salmon daily limit in Marine Area 4.

Effective Dates: Aug. 2 through Sept. 30, 2015

Species affected: Chinook

Location: Marine Area 4, Neah Bay

Reason for action: The fishery is nearing the chinook guideline in Neah Bay. The current daily limit is 2 salmon, only 1 of which may be a chinook, plus 2 additional pink, release wild coho. Beginning Aug. 2 the daily limit will change to chinook non-retention with 2 salmon plus 2 additional pink, release chinook, chum and wild coho. In accordance with previously announced rules beginning Aug. 1 chum may not be retained and chinook may not be kept east of the Bonilla Tatoosh line.

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. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

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