Action: Opens Marine Area 3 salmon fisheries.
Effective date: June 20 –Sept. 30, 2026
Species affected: Salmon
Location: Marine Area 3 (La Push)
Salmon Rules:
- June 20 – 30: Daily limit one. Chinook minimum size 24 inches. Other salmon species no minimum size. Release coho.
- July 1 – 31: Daily limit two. Chinook minimum size 24 inches. Coho minimum size 16 inches. Other salmon species no minimum size. Release wild coho.
- Aug. 1 – Sept. 30: Daily limit two. Chinook minimum size 24 inches. Coho minimum size 16 inches. Other salmon species no minimum size. Release chum and wild coho.
Additional information: The Marine Area 3 catch guideline is 2,200 Chinook (2,280 in 2025), with a subarea quota of 2,680 marked coho (2,590 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.