Action: Opens Marine Area 4 salmon fisheries.
Effective date: June 20 – Sept. 30, 2026
Species affected: Salmon
Location: Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay)
Salmon Rules west of Bonilla-Tatoosh line:
- 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.
Salmon Rules east of Bonilla-Tatoosh line:
- June 20 – 30:
- Daily limit one. Chinook minimum size 24 inches. Other salmon species no minimum size. Release coho.
- Waters east of a north-south line through Sail Rock are closed.
- 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.
- Waters east of a north-south line through Sail Rock are closed.
- Aug.1 – Sept. 30:
- Daily limit two. Coho minimum size 16 inches. Other salmon species no minimum size. Release Chinook, chum, and wild coho.
- Kydaka Point Area (waters south of a line from Kydaka Point to Shipwreck Point) is closed to salmon fishing through Aug. 15.
Additional information: The Marine Area 4 catch guideline is 13,110 Chinook (12,600 in 2025), with a subarea quota of 10,700 marked coho (10,370 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.