Salmon fishing suspended in Marine Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island)

July 13, 2023

Action: Closes salmon fishing.

Effective date: July 15, 2023, until further notice.

Species affected: All salmon.

Location: Marine Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island).

Reason for action: Salmon fishing is being temporarily suspended because the sublegal encounter limit has reached 83% (3,209 of 3,845) of what was agreed to in this year’s List of Agreed Fisheries (LOAF). Feedback from Puget Sound Sports Fishing Advisory Group and other members of the public indicated a desire to preserve salmon fishing opportunity for August. Therefore, WDFW will suspend the fishery now to preserve opportunity for later in the summer season.

Additional Information: Year-round fishing piers, Les Davis Pier, Point Defiance Boathouse Dock, and Des Moines Pier remain open as listed in the 2023/24 Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet.

To be informed of fishery rule changes as they are announced, anglers are encouraged to consider downloading the FishWA app or sign up for WDFW rule update emails at wdfw.wa.gov/about/lists.

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.