Marine Area 2 recreational salmon seasons

June 6, 2024

Edited June 16, 2024 to clarify possession rules. 

Action:  Opens recreational salmon fisheries

Effective date:  June 22 through Sept. 15, 2024

Species affected:  Salmon

Location:  Marine Area 2 

Rules: 

  • June 22-June 29:  Closed. It is illegal to possess salmon onboard a vessel, including in transit.
  • June 30-July 13:  Open Sundays through Thursdays only. Daily limit 2 including no more than 1 Chinook. Chinook min. size 22”. Coho min. size 16”. Other salmon species no min. size. Release wild coho. 

    It is illegal to possess salmon onboard a vessel on days when closed to salmon fishing (Fridays and Saturdays), including in transit.

  • July 14-Sept. 15:  Open daily. Daily limit 2 including no more than 1 Chinook. Chinook min. size 22”. Coho min. size 16”. Other salmon species no min. size. Release wild coho.

 Additional information:  Willapa Bay (Area 2-1) is open under the same rules as Area 2 from June 22 through July 31. Rules for Area 2-1 change in August, and details will be listed in the Sport Fishing Rules Pamphlet. The 2024/25 edition of the pamphlet will be available in late June.

Grays Harbor Control Zone and that portion of Grays Harbor (Area 2-2) west of the Buoy 13 line is open June 22 through August 11 under the same rules as Area 2 and will close beginning August 12. 

The catch quotas for recreational fisheries North of Cape Falcon in 2024 are 41,000 Chinook and 79,800 marked coho, with an Area 2 Chinook guideline of 17,430 and Area 2 coho quota of 29,530.

Marine Area 1 is scheduled to close September 30, Marine Areas 2 through 4 are scheduled to close September 15, but areas could close earlier if quotas are met.

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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