NOAA Fisheries has taken inseason action in the commercial salmon fisheries from the U.S./Canada border to Cape Falcon.
- Effective Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 12:01 am, the commercial salmon troll fishery in the area between the U.S./Canada border and the Queets River (La Push and Neah Bay subareas) is closed.
- Effective Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 12:01 am, the landing and possession limit for the commercial salmon troll fishery in the area between the U.S./Canada border and Cape Falcon is 150 Chinook salmon per vessel per landing week (Thursday-Wednesday) May 17-June 21 and for the period June 22- June 29.
- Effective Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 12:01 am through June 29, the commercial salmon troll fishery in the area between the U.S./Canada border and the Queets River (La Push and Neah Bay subareas) is open. For the area between the U.S./Canada border and the Queets River, the landing and possession limit is 35 Chinook salmon per vessel per landing week (Thursday-Wednesday) May 18-June 21 and for the period June 22-June 29.
Please refer to the Final Rule for the West Coast Salmon Fisheries 2023 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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