WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
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FISHING RULE CHANGE
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 |
December 26, 2018
Action:
The daily limit of salmon is one.
Effective date:
Jan. 1 through March 31, 2019.
Species affected:
Salmon.
Location:
Marine Area 10 (Seattle/Bremerton).
Reason for action:
Based on abundance estimates, there is not sufficient salmon available to maintain a fishery though the planned season. A daily limit of one salmon will increase the likelihood that the winter fishery will remain open for the entire winter season.
Additional information:
Chinook minimum size is 22 inches. Release all wild Chinook salmon.
For specific regulations, anglers should consult the 2018-19 Washington Sports Fishing Rules pamphlet available online at http:
//wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/.
Anglers can check WDFW's website at https:
//wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/reports_plants.html for the latest information on marine areas that are managed to a quota or guideline.
Information contact:
David Stormer, Puget Sound recreational salmon fishery manager, (360) 902-0058 or Mark Baltzell, Puget Sound salmon manager, (360) 902-2807.
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
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