NOAA Fisheries has taken inseason action in the commercial and recreational salmon fishery south of Cape Falcon
Inseason #12:
- Effective August 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m., the recreational ocean salmon fishery between the Oregon/California border to latitude 40°10’ N (California Klamath Management Zone), previously scheduled for August 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026, is closed.
- Effective August 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., the recreational ocean salmon fishery between latitude 40°10’ N and Point Area (Fort Bragg management area), previously scheduled for August 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026, is closed.
Inseason #13:
Effective August 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m., the commercial ocean salmon troll fishery scheduled to occur prior to September 1, 2026, between Point Arena and the U.S./Mexico border, the landing and possession limit is 100 Chinook per vessel per landing period.
Please refer to the Final Rule for the West Coast Salmon Fisheries 2026-2027 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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