Salmon fishing opens south of Foulweather Bluff and Olele Point

August 13, 2014

August 13, 2014

Salmon fishing opens south of Foulweather Bluff
and Olele Point


Action: Opens salmon fishing.

Effective Date: 12:01 a.m. Aug. 16, through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 31, 2014.

Species affected: Salmon.

Location: Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet), south of a line from Foulweather Bluff to Olele Point.

Reason for action: This area is closed during the chinook mark-selective fishery in compliance with state and tribal management plans. The chinook mark-selective fishery ends on August 15. Surplus coho are available for harvest.

Other information: Daily limit is 2 salmon. Release chinook and chum. Shoreline anglers are reminded to respect private property adjacent to Salsbury Point Park. Anglers should consult the Fishing in Washington, Sports Fishing Rules pamphlet for specific regulations for the Edmonds Fishing Pier.

Information contact: Ryan Lothrop, (360) 902-2808




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.

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.