Emergency Rule Updates and News Please note: These updates reflect changes to the Sportfishing Pamphlet. Rules found in the Sportfishing Pamphlet are in effect unless otherwise noted in the changes listed below. Rule Changes > Saltwater Fishing > for a certain kind of Fish > Emergency rules currently in effect for Salmon Clarifies regulations for the Elliott Bay salmon fishery Ocean salmon fishery off Ilwaco and Westport to close early Amends Canadian-origin salmon transportation rule Marine Area 9 salmon anglers limited to shoreline fishing July 31; Chinook retention closes Expands shoreline-only fishery in Marine Area 9 Daily limit of 4 chinook starting July 1 south of Ayock in Marine Area 12 For more information, please contact WDFW Fish Program. E-mail: