Changes to ocean salmon season

July 16, 2013

Action: Area 2 (Westport) will be open for salmon fishing seven days per week.

Effective Dates: 12:01 a.m. July 19, 2013

Species affected: Chinook, coho, chum, pink and sockeye salmon

Location: Catch Record Card Area 2 (Westport)

Reason for action: Enough quota remains in Westport to allow more days per week for additional fishing opportunity.

Other information: Daily limit of 2 salmon, of which not more than one may be a chinook salmon. Release wild coho.


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.