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

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.