Marine Area 7 (San Juan Islands) daily limit reduced to one salmon

September 20, 2024

Action: Reduces salmon daily limit to one (1) in Marine Area 7 (San Juan Islands).

Effective date: Sept. 23 through Sept. 29, 2024.

Species affected: Salmon.

Location: Marine Area 7 (San Juan Islands), except Bellingham Bay and areas listed as closed year-round for salmon in the 2024-25 Washington Sport Fishing Rules remain closed.

Rules: Salmon daily limit is one (1). No minimum size. Release sockeye, chum and Chinook.

Reason for action: The coho catch to date has greatly exceeded the pre-season projected catch for the months of August and September.  The daily retention limit is being reduced to allow the fishery to continue without putting attainment of conservation objectives at risk.

Additional information: Anglers can check the emergency rules webpage for updates, or sign up for the Fishing Rule Change alerts email list on the WDFW webpage. See the WDFW “The Salmon Fishing Current” blog for additional Puget Sound salmon fishery information.

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.