Action: Closes salmon fishing.
Effective dates: April 8–30, 2026
Species affected: All salmon
Location: Marine Area 10
Reason for action: Estimates of Chinook catch indicate anglers have reached management criteria agreed to in the 2025-26 List of Agreed Fisheries (LOAF). It is necessary to close the Marine Area 10 winter salmon fishery to meet agreed to conservation and management objectives.
Additional information: Year-round piers (Bremerton Boardwalk, Illahee State Park, Seacrest Pier, and Waterman Pier) remain open seven days per week.
Fishery managers encourage anglers to sign up for Fishing Rule Change email notifications and to check for emergency rules on the WDFW website before fishing. Refer to the 2025–2026 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for current regulations. Download the Fish Washington® mobile app to stay up to date on the go.
Information contact: Fish Program, 360-902-2700