Action: Closes Chinook retention in open portion. Near-shore salmon angling remains closed. Possession of Chinook onboard a vessel is prohibited.
Effective date: Aug. 18–Sept. 30, 2026.
Species affected: Salmon.
Location: Waters of Marine Area 1 north of 46° 15' N and east of 124° 08.667' W
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Salmon rules and Locations:
Marine Area 1, north of 46° 15' N and east of 124° 08.667' W (This is the area from approximately mid-mouth Columbia River north and within approximately 3 miles of shore.):
- Closed to salmon fishing.
Marine Area 1, outside of the area listed above:
- Daily limit two. Coho minimum size 16 inches. Other salmon species no minimum size. Release Chinook and wild coho.
Reason for action: Chinook catches have been higher than expected in Marine Area 1. Chinook fishing near shore has been particularly effective. Closing Chinook retention and the near-shore area to salmon fishing will reduce Chinook impacts and mortalities. This action is needed to keep coho directed salmon fishing open in Marine Area 1.
Additional information: Columbia River Control Zone is closed to fishing for salmon, except open to fishing from the north jetty when waters of Marine Area 1 or waters of the Columbia River from Buoy 10 to the Megler-Astoria Bridge (Buoy 10) are open to fishing for salmon. Salmon minimum size and daily limits on the north Jetty follow the most liberal regulations from either Marine Area 1 or the Columbia River Buoy 10 fishery (from Buoy 10 to the Megler Astoria Bridge).
Information contact: Fish Program, 360-902-2700