NOAA Fisheries has taken inseason action in the recreational salmon troll fishery north of Cape Falcon.
Inseason Action #11:
- Effective 12:01 AM Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the recreational fishery in the area between Cape Falcon and Leadbetter Point (Columbia River Subarea) is closed to fishing for salmon. Possession of salmon on board a vessel is prohibited in the Columbia River Subarea.
Please refer to the Final Rule for the West Coast Salmon Fisheries 2025-2026 Specifications and Management Measures for additional regulations and supporting materials.
For more information, contact
Shannon Penna , Anadromous Harvest Management, at (562) 980-4239.
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