Marine Area 10 to open for one additional day of Chinook salmon fishing

July 31, 2024

Action: Allows one day of Chinook retention.

Effective date: Aug. 4, 2024 only.

Species affected: Chinook salmon.

Location: Marine Area 10, except: Shilshole Bay and West Elliot Bay (waters of Elliott Bay east of a line from West Point to Alki Point up to a line from Duwamish Head to Pier 91) remain closed to salmon fishing. East Elliott Bay, Harbor Island, Sinclair Inlet and Port Orchard, Agate Pass Area, and year-round piers (Bremerton Boardwalk, Illahee State Park, Seacrest Pier, and Waterman Pier) follow rules listed in the 2024-25 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet. 

Salmon Rules: Daily limit two, including no more than one hatchery Chinook. Chinook minimum size 22 inches. All other salmon species, no minimum size. Release chum, sockeye, and wild Chinook. 

Reason for action: Catch estimates for the Marine Area 10 summer Chinook fishery indicate that through July 28, 65% (2,070 of 3,166) of the harvest quota, and 61% of sublegal encounters (3,920 of 6,477) have been reached. Based on daily catch rates, sufficient quota remains to allow for this additional opening of the 2024 summer Chinook season.

Additional information: See the WDFW Salmon Fishing Current blog for additional Puget Sound Chinook fishery information. 

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.

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