Marine Area 3 (La Push) recreational salmon season to close

August 19, 2024

Action: Closes salmon fishing in Marine Area 3 for the season.

Effective date: Aug. 21, 2024, until further notice.

Species affected: Salmon.

Location: Marine Area 3.

Rules: Salmon fishing is closed. It is illegal to possess salmon onboard a vessel in Marine Area 3, including in transit.

Additional information: The Marine Area 3 catch quota for coho (2,070) is projected to be attained by August 20, necessitating this closure. Find more information about the closure in the WDFW Salmon Fishing Current blog.

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.