Action: Opens Marine Area 1 salmon fisheries.
Effective date: June 20 – Sept. 30, 2026
Species affected: Salmon
Location: Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco)
Salmon Rules:
- Daily limit two, including no more than one Chinook. Chinook minimum size 22 inches. Coho minimum size 16 inches. Other salmon species no minimum size. Release wild coho.
Additional information: The Marine Area 1 catch guideline is 16,780 Chinook (16,600 in 2025), with a subarea quota of 51,450 marked coho (49,860 in 2025).
The Columbia River Control Zone is closed to fishing for salmon, except open to fishing from the north jetty when adjacent waters north of the Control Zone are open to fishing for salmon or the Buoy 10 fishery is open to fishing for salmon.
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.