2-Chinook Limits For Westport Ocean Anglers

THE FOLLOWING IS A RULE CHANGE NOTICE FROM THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

Marine Area 2 anglers may keep 2 Chinook

 Action:  Up to 2 Chinook may be retained.

Effective date:  August 21 through September 15, 2021

Species affected:  Salmon

Location:  Marine Area 2

Rules:  Salmon:  Daily limit 2. Chinook – min. size 22”. Coho – min. size 16”. Release wild coho.

Reason for action:  Sufficient quota remains available to allow retention of 2 Chinook salmon per angler while meeting the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan goal of recreational salmon fishing into September in Marine Area 2.

Additional information:  Marine Area 2 remains open 7 days per week.

Grays Harbor Control Zone is closed beginning August 9.

Regulations for Areas 2-1 and 2-2 are listed in the Sport Fishing Rules Pamphlet.

Marine Areas 1 through 4 are scheduled to close Sept. 15, but areas could close earlier if quotas are met.