Action: No more than one hatchery Chinook may be retained as part of the salmon daily limit.
Effective dates: Aug. 1 – Sept. 30, 2026.
Species affected: Chinook salmon.
Location: Waters of Commencement Bay in Marine Area 11 (Waters east of a line bearing 215° true (195°30' magnetic) from the Cliff House Restaurant on north shore (approximate position 47°17.85'N, 122°25.90'W) through Sperry Ocean Dock (approximate position 47°16.43'N, 122°27.37'W)
Salmon rules: Chinook minimum size 22 inches. Other salmon species no minimum size. Daily limit two including no more than one Chinook. Release chum and wild Chinook.
Reason for action: This rule change is necessary to align salmon rules with the rest of Marine Area 11 as agreed to during the 2026 North of Falcon season setting process.
Additional information: 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 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.