NOAA Fisheries has taken inseason action in the ocean recreational salmon fisheries north of Cape Falcon.
Inseason Action #24
- Effective 11:59 p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2026, the recreational salmon fishery in the area between Cape Alava and the United States/Canada border (Neah Bay subarea) is closed. Possession of salmon on board a vessel is prohibited.
- Effective 11:59 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2026, the recreational salmon fishery in the area between Cape Falcon and Leadbetter Point (Columbia River subarea) is closed. Possession of salmon on board a vessel is prohibited.
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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