Salmon Fishing Suspended in Marine Area 11

June 3, 2022

Action: Suspends retention of salmon in MA-11.

Effective date: June 3, 2022, 11:59pm,

Species affected: All Salmon

Location: Marine Area 11 (except year-round piers)

Reason for action: Salmon fishing is being suspended for the rest of June because unmarked encounter limit has been reached and the harvest quota is also expected to be achieved by the end of the day Friday. The current estimate of Chinook harvest through June 2 is 450 of the total harvest quota of 580 (78%) and 512 of the total unmarked encounter limit of 432 (118%) set during the 2022 North of Falcon season setting process.

Additional Information: This Fishing Rule Change does not affect the July 1 through September 30 fishery, which will continue as planned. Year-round fishing piers remain open as listed in the Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet.

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.

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.