Marine Area 2 recreational salmon season

June 14, 2022

Action: Opens coastal salmon fisheries

Effective date: July 2 through Sept. 30, 2022

Species affected: Salmon

Location: Marine Area 2

Rules:

Daily limit 2, no more than 1 of which may be a Chinook. Chinook min. size 22". Coho min. size 16". Other salmon species no min. size. Release wild coho.

Additional information: Willapa Bay (Area 2-1) and the portion of Grays Harbor (Area 2-2) west of the Buoy 13 line is also open July 2 under the same rules as Area 2. Regulations for Areas 2-1 and 2-2 change in August, and details will be listed in the Sport Fishing Rules Pamphlet. The 2022-2023 edition of the pamphlet will be available in late June.

Grays Harbor Control Zone is closed beginning August 8.

The catch quotas for recreational fisheries North of Cape Falcon in 2022 are 27,000 Chinook and 168,000 marked coho, with an Area 2 Chinook guideline of 12,070 and Area 2 coho quota of 62,160.

Marine Areas 1 through 4 are scheduled to close September 30, but areas may close earlier if quotas are met.

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.