August 8, 2023
Action: Reopens salmon angling.
Species affected: Salmon.
Location: Marine Area 11.
Effective Dates and Rules:
- Aug. 9 through Aug. 31, 2023: Open seven (7) days/week. Angling from a floating device, other than a dock or pier that is attached to shore, is prohibited. Salmon daily limit is two (2). No minimum size. Release Chinook and chum.
- Sept. 1 through Sept. 30: Open seven (7) days/week. Salmon daily limit is two (2). No minimum size. Release Chinook and chum.
Reason for action: The Marine Area 11 summer fishery was closed on July 15th due to high sublegal encounters of Chinook salmon. WDFW fishery managers have been working to assess the remaining impacts agreed to in this year’s List of Agreed Fisheries (LOAF) to reopen for coho and pink opportunities with minimal Chinook impacts. Opening for shore-based fishing in August allows for opportunity to harvest coho and pink salmon, with negligible effect on Chinook, thus meeting conservation goals for this fishery. Non-retention Chinook impacts in September, were built into the Marine Area 11 fishery during preseason planning, allowing the area to reopen fishing salmon from a vessel in September.
Additional Information: This rule change does not affect Marine Area 11 October salmon seasons. See the 2023/24 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for details.
WDFW has also opened waters surrounding Dash Point Pier to food fish and shellfish harvest under Marine Area 11 rules (including this Fishing Rule Change).
Information contact: Fish Program, 360-902-2700