Action: Opens Marine Area 2 salmon fisheries.
Effective date: June 20 – Sept. 30, 2026
Species affected: Salmon
Location: Marine Area 2 (Westport – Ocean Shores)
Salmon Rules:
- June 20 – June 28: Daily limit one. Chinook minimum size 22 inches. Other salmon species no minimum size. Release coho.
- June 29 – Sept. 30: Daily limit two, including no more than one Chinook. Chinook minimum size 22 inches. Coho min. size 16 inches. Other salmon species no minimum size. Release wild coho.
Additional information: Willapa Bay (Area 2-1) is open under the same rules as Area 2 from June 20 – July 31. Rules for Area 2-1 change in August, and details will be listed in the Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet.
Grays Harbor Control Zone and that portion of Grays Harbor (Area 2-2) west of the Buoy 13 line is open June 20 – Sept. 30 under the same rules as Area 2.
The Marine Area 2 catch guideline is 21,910 Chinook (22,270 in 2025), with a subarea quota of 38,070 marked coho (36,900 in 2025).
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.