Marine Area 11 salmon season opens June 1

May 31, 2022

Action: Open salmon fishing season.

Effective date: June 1 through September 30, 2022

Species affected: Salmon

Location: Marine Area 11

Rules: Daily limit 2, including no more than 1 hatchery Chinook. Chinook min. size 22". All other salmon species, no min. size. Release chum and wild Chinook.

Reason for action: Salmon fishing in Marine Area 11 will begin June 1, 2022 as agreed upon with co-managers during the 2022 North of Falcon season setting process.

Additional information: Commencement Bay closed to salmon fishing east of a line bearing 215 deg. true from the Cliff House Restaurant on north shore through Sperry Ocean Dock June 1 through July 31.

Beginning July 1, 2022, this fishing season will be listed in the new 2022/2023 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet.

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.