Daily coho salmon retention limit change in Marine Area 8-2

August 30, 2024

Action: Changes daily retention limit to one salmon daily.

Effective date: Sept. 3 through Sept. 24, 2024.  

Species affected: Coho salmon. 

Location: Marine Area 8-2, excluding the Tulalip Terminal Area and Tulalip Bay.

Salmon Rules: Salmon daily limit is 1. No minimum size. Release chum and Chinook. 

Reason for action: The coho catch in August has greatly exceeded the pre-season projected catch for the entire month. Even larger catches are expected in the September marine and freshwater sport fisheries. The daily retention limit is being reduced to allow the fishery to continue without putting other fisheries or attainment of conservation objectives at risk.                                                        

Additional Information: The Tulalip Terminal Area remains open as listed in the2024/25 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet. 

Anglers can check the emergency rules webpage for updates, or sign up for the Fishing Rule Change alerts email list on the WDFW webpage. See the WDFW “The Salmon Fishing Current” blog for additional Puget Sound Chinook fishery information.

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. 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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