Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) recreational salmon fishing season reopens Wednesday, Sept. 4 only

August 29, 2024

Action: Opens one day of salmon fishing in Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco).

Species affected: Salmon.

Location: Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco).

Effective dates and rules:

Immediately through Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024: Salmon fishing closed.
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024: Daily limit is two including no more than one Chinook. Chinook minimum size is 22 inches. Coho minimum size is 16 inches. Other salmon species no min. size. Release wild coho.
Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, until further notice: Salmon fishing closed.

Reason for action: Sufficient quota remains to allow for a one-day reopening.

Additional information: 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.

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.