Marine Area 1 recreational salmon season reopens Aug. 19-22

August 15, 2024

Action: Opens four days of salmon fishing in Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco).

Species affected: Salmon.

Location: Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco). 

Effective dates and rules:

  • Immediately through Aug. 18, 2024:

    Salmon fishing closed. It is illegal to possess salmon onboard a vessel in Marine Area 1, including in transit.

  • Aug. 19-22, 2024:

    Daily limit two salmon, including no more than one Chinook. Chinook minimum size 22 inches. Coho minimum size 16 inches. Other salmon species no minimum size. Release wild coho.

  • Aug. 23, 2024, until further notice: 

    Salmon fishing closed. It is illegal to possess salmon onboard a vessel in Marine Area 1, including in transit. 

Reason for action: The fishery was closed on August 12 due to coho catch approaching the quota for the area, but sufficient quota remains to allow for a limited reopening.

Additional information: The Marine Area 1 catch quota for coho (39,900) is projected to be attained following the August 19-22 opening. Learn more in the WDFW Salmon Fishing Current blog. 

Information contact: Fish Program 360-902-2700

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.