Coastal recreational salmon fishing hotline

October 4, 2022

COASTAL SALMON SEASON

U. S. – Canada border to Cape Falcon, Oregon.

Marine Area 1 (Leadbetter Point south):

This area is closed to salmon fishing.

Marine Area 2 (Queets River to Leadbetter Point):

This area is closed to salmon fishing.

     Area 2.1 [east of a line from Leadbetter Point to Cape Shoalwater (Willapa Bay)]:

August 1 open Daily limit 6.  Up to 2 adults may be retained. Release wild Chinook.  Willapa Bay Control Zone will be closed August 1 through September 30.

     Area 2.2 [west of the Buoy 13 line (Grays Harbor)]:

This area is closed to salmon fishing.

     Area 2.2 [east of the Buoy 13 line (Grays Harbor)]:

Closed through July 31.

Marine Area 3 (Cape Alava to Queets River):

La Push late season. Open October 5, seven days per week, two Chinook daily limit; Chinook only. The subarea quota is 125 Chinook.  Minimum size for Chinook is 24 inches.  Fishery is restricted to an area north of 47°50’00” north latitude and south of 48°00’00” north latitude.  Fishery closes October 8 or upon attainment of quota.

Marine Area 4 (U.S. /Canada border to Cape Alava and east to Sekiu River):

This area is closed to salmon fishing.

 

Ocean recreational salmon fisheries are managed on a quota. Open days, landing and possession limits, or any other regulation could change at any time. The fisheries hotline is also available by calling (360) 902-2500.