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Chinook Salmon (ocean) regulations

Washington · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Washington saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

2026
SOURCEWDFW fishing regulations ↗UPDATED JUNE 10, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The WDFW page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations and emergency rules are authoritative.
LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Chinook Salmon (ocean)Marine Area 2 (Westport-Ocean Shores) ocean salmon fishery. Other salmon species have no minimum size; seasons and Chinook sizes vary in Marine Areas 1, 3, and 4. Quotas may close the fishery early. · Listed season windows: Jun 20, 2026 through Jun 28, 2026 · 1 fish listed · Jun 29, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026 · 2 fish listedListed openJun. 20-28: 1 salmon daily; Jun. 29-Sep. 30: 2 salmon daily, no more than 1 Chinook.22"OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
Jun. 20-28: 1 salmon daily; Jun. 29-Sep. 30: 2 salmon daily, no more than 1 Chinook.
LISTED MIN SIZE
22 inches
LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
  • Jun 20, 2026 through Jun 28, 2026 · 1 fish listed
  • Jun 29, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026 · 2 fish listed
APPLICABILITY
Marine Area 2 (Westport-Ocean Shores) ocean salmon fishery. Other salmon species have no minimum size; seasons and Chinook sizes vary in Marine Areas 1, 3, and 4. Quotas may close the fishery early.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, “Ocean salmon fishing at Ilwaco, Westport-Ocean Shores, La Push, and Neah Bay (Marine Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4) opens June 20” (2026).

UPDATED June 10, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026

WDFW fishing regulations ↗

The WDFW page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations and emergency rules are authoritative.

This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.