Marine Area 3 recreational salmon seasons

June 7, 2023

Action:  Opens coastal salmon fisheries

Effective date:  June 17 through Oct. 7, 2023

Species affected:  Salmon

Location:  Marine Area 3

Rules:

  • June 17 through July 31: Daily limit 2 including no more than 1 Chinook. Chinook min. size 24”. Coho min. size 16”. Other salmon species no min. size. Release wild coho.
  • Aug. 1 through Sept. 30:  Daily limit 2 including no more than 1 Chinook. Chinook min. size 24”. Coho min. size 16”.  Other salmon species no min. size. Release wild coho and chum.
  • Oct.1 through Oct. 2: Closed.
  • Oct. 3 through Oct. 7:  Open only in the area north of 47°50'00 N. lat. and south of 48°00'00" N. lat. Daily limit 1 Chinook only. Chinook min. size 24”. Release all salmon other than Chinook.

 Additional information:  The catch quotas for recreational fisheries North of Cape Falcon in 2023 are 39,000 Chinook and 159,600 marked coho, with an Area 3 Chinook guideline of 1,440 and Area 3 coho quota of 4,150, and a late season Area 3 Chinook quota of 150.

Marine Areas 1 through 4 are scheduled to close September 30, with an additional late season opening in Area 3 in early October, but areas could 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. 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.

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