The recreational fishing hotlines are phasing out in summer 2024. Please visit https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/hotlines for more on WDFW's many options to access current fishing and shellfishing regulations and information.
September 6, 2024
Removed expired rules.
COASTAL SALMON SEASON
U. S. – Canada border to Cape Falcon, Oregon.
Marine Area 1 (Leadbetter Point south):
Beginning September 5, closed to fishing for salmon upon attainment of the coho quota.
Marine Area 2 (Queets River to Leadbetter Point):
Beginning September 5, closed to fishing for salmon upon attainment of the coho quota.
Area 2.1 [east of a line from Leadbetter Point to Cape Shoalwater (Willapa Bay)]:
August 1 – January 31 open, Minimum size 12”. Six fish daily limit of which no more than 2 adults allowed, Release UM Chinook. Anglers allowed to fish with two pole with Two Pole Endorsement.
Willapa Bay Control Zone: Open August 1 – January 31, 2024.
North River Closure Area in effect: August 1 – September 30, 2024.
Area 2.2 [west of the Buoy 13 line (Grays Harbor)]:
June 30 - August 11 open concurrent with Ocean Area 2. Ocean Area 2 rules apply.
Area 2.2 [east of the Buoy 13 line (Grays Harbor)]:
Closed through July 31.
Marine Area 3 (Cape Alava to Queets River):
Beginning August 21, closed to fishing for salmon upon attainment of the coho quota.
La Push late season.
No La Push late season in 2024.
Marine Area 4 (U.S. /Canada border to Cape Alava and east to Sekiu River):
Beginning September 3, closed to fishing for salmon upon attainment of the coho quota.
Ocean recreational salmon fisheries are managed on a quota. Open days, landing and possession limits, or any other regulation could change at any time.