Action: Closes Chinook salmon retention.
Effective dates: Aug. 13–Aug. 15, 2026
Species affected: Chinook salmon.
Location: Marine Area 6 Chinook Selective Fishery area (waters west of a true north/south line through the #2 Buoy immediately east of Ediz Hook, except Freshwater Bay).
Salmon Rules: No minimum size. Daily limit two. Release chum, sockeye, wild coho, and Chinook.
Reason for action: This closure is necessary because current estimates indicate that the allowable limit for legal-size encounters for the Chinook portion of the summer season, established during the 2026 North of Falcon season setting process, has been reached.
Refer to WDFW's North of Falcon webpage for more information on the salmon season setting process and agreed fisheries.
Additional information: Freshwater Bay remains closed to salmon fishing.
Marine Area 6 remains open for hatchery coho fishing seven days per week scheduled through Sept. 24, and with non-selective coho fishing scheduled seven days per week from Sept. 25 through Oct. 15. Refer to the 2026–2027 WDFW regulation pamphlet for additional details.
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.