NOAA Fisheries has taken inseason action in the recreational salmon fisheries south of Cape Falcon.
Inseason Action #30
- Effective Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., the ocean recreational fishery from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain is closed to the retention of coho salmon.
- The season remains open for Chinook salmon (24” minimum length) with a daily bag limit of two salmon.
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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