Marine Area 3 recreational salmon seasons

Action:  Opens recreational salmon fisheries

Effective date:  June 22 through September 15, 2024

Species affected:  Salmon

Location:  Marine Area 3 

Rules: 

  • June 22 through July 31: Daily limit 2 including no more than 1 Chinook. Chinook min. size 24". Coho min. size 16". Other salmon species no min. size. Release wild coho. 
  • Aug. 1 through Sept. 15:  Daily limit 2 including no more than 1 Chinook. Chinook min. size 24". Coho min. size 16". Other salmon species no min. size. Release chum and wild coho.

Additional information:  The catch quotas for recreational fisheries North of Cape Falcon in 2024 are 41,000 Chinook and 79,800 marked coho, with an Area 3 Chinook guideline of 1,630 and Area 3 coho quota of 2,070.

Marine Area 1 is scheduled to close September 30, Marine Areas 2 through 4 are scheduled to close September 15, but areas could close earlier if quotas are met.

Information contact:  Fish Program 360-902-2700

source https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/emergency-rules/marine-area-3-recreational-salmon-seasons-2024-06

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