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. 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.

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.