Action: Closes salmon fishing, and prohibits possession of salmon onboard a vessel.
Effective date: Aug. 24–Sept. 30, 2026.
Species affected: Salmon.
Location: Marine Area 4
Reason for action: Marine Area 4 is expected to reach its coho quota by the end of the day Sunday, Aug. 23.
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