Marine Area 3 recreational salmon seasons

June 6, 2024

Action:  Opens recreational salmon fisheries

Effective date:  June 22 through September 15, 2024

Species affected:  Salmon

Location:  Marine Area 3 

Rules: 

  • June 22 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. 15:  Daily limit 2 including no more than 1 Chinook. Chinook min. size 24”. Coho min. size 16”. Other salmon species no min. size. Release chum and wild coho.

Additional information:  The catch quotas for recreational fisheries North of Cape Falcon in 2024 are 41,000 Chinook and 79,800 marked coho, with an Area 3 Chinook guideline of 1,630 and Area 3 coho quota of 2,070.

Marine Area 1 is scheduled to close September 30, Marine Areas 2 through 4 are scheduled to close September 15, 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. 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.