Chinook daily limit reduced in Marine Area 3

June 30, 2022

Action: Reduces the Chinook portion of the salmon daily limit to 1 fish.

Species affected: Salmon.

Location: Marine Area 3.

Dates: July 4 through Sept. 30, 2022.

Rules: Salmon daily limit is 2, including no more than 1 Chinook. Chinook min. size 24". Coho min. size 16". Other salmon species no min. size. Release wild coho.

Reason for action: Modification of the Chinook daily limit in La Push is to ensure that the Chinook quota in the area is not consumed quickly as more Chinook move through the area, and as fishing effort is likely to increase due to salmon closures in Marine Area 4.

Additional information: The catch quotas for recreational fisheries North of Cape Falcon in 2022 are 27,000 Chinook and 168,000 marked coho, with an Area 3 Chinook guideline of 995 and Area 3 coho quota of 4,370, and a late-season Area 3 Chinook quota of 125.

To be notified of fishing rule changes as they are announced, anglers are encouraged to sign up for the WDFW email notification lists at https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/lists.

Information contact: Fish Program, 360-902-2700

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.

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