NOAA Fisheries has taken inseason action in the ocean recreational salmon fisheries north of Cape Falcon.
Inseason Action #20
- Effective 11:59 p.m., Monday, August 17, 2026, for the ocean recreational fishery in the area between Cape Falcon and Leadbetter Point (Columbia River subarea), the retention and possession of Chinook salmon is prohibited. The area remains open with a daily limit of 2 salmon except Chinook salmon and all coho salmon must be marked with a healed adipose fin clip.
- Effective 11:59 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2026, for the ocean recreational fishery in the area between Leadbetter Point and the Queets River (Westport subarea), the retention and possession of Chinook salmon is prohibited. The area remains open with a daily limit of 2 salmon except Chinook salmon and all coho salmon must be marked with a healed adipose fin clip.
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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