Westport anglers may retain two Chinook as part of salmon daily limit beginning Saturday, Aug. 10

August 7, 2019

Action: Anglers may retain up to two Chinook as part of their two-salmon daily limit.

Effective date: August 10, 2019.

Species affected: Chinook salmon.

Location: Marine Area 2.

Reason for action: Sufficient quota remains for Chinook in Marine Area 2 to allow retention of more than one Chinook salmon in the daily limit.

Additional information: Chinook min. size 24", coho min. size 16", other salmon no min. size. Daily limit of two salmon, release wild coho.

The Grays Harbor control zone and Marine Area 2-2 west of buoy 13 are closed to salmon angling beginning August 12.

Anglers are reminded to always check for emergency rule changes prior to fishing. Rule changes can be found on the website at https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules/ or by calling the fishing hotline at 360-902-2500.

Information contact: Region 6 office, 360-249-4628

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.