April 7, 2025
Action: Closes salmon fishing.
Effective dates: April 9-30, 2025
Species affected: All salmon.
Location: Marine Area 10, except year-round piers (Bremerton Boardwalk, Illahee State Park, Seacrest Pier, and Waterman Pier).
Reason for action: Estimates of Chinook catch to date indicate anglers have reached 99% of unmarked encounters (735), 70% of the total encounters (4,787), and 36% of sublegal encounters (4,055) agreed to in this year’s List of Agreed Fisheries (LOAF). It is necessary to close Marine Area 10 salmon seasons due to reaching or exceeding fishery controls.
Additional information: Year-round piers remain open seven days per week.
Fishery managers encourage anglers to sign up for Fishing Rule Change email notifications and to check for emergency rules on the WDFW website prior to fishing. Refer to the 2024-25 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for fishing rules.
Information contact: Fish Program, 360-902-2700.