NOAA Fisheries has taken inseason action in the recreational salmon fisheries north of Cape Falcon.

Inseason Action #27

• Effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2026, the ocean recreational fishery in the area between Cape Falcon and Leadbetter Point (Columbia River subarea) is open to fishing for salmon. Two salmon per day. All coho salmon must be marked with a healed adipose fin clip. Chinook salmon may not be retained. Possession of Chinook salmon onboard a vessel is prohibited. Columbia River Control Zone is closed. That portion of the Columbia River subarea north of 46^o 15' N and east of 124^o 08.667' W is closed to fishing for salmon.
• Effective 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the ocean recreational fishery in the area between Cape Falcon and Leadbetter Point (Columbia River subarea) is closed to fishing for salmon. Possession of salmon on board a vessel is prohibited in the Columbia River subarea.

Please refer to the Final Rule for the West Coast Salmon Fisheries 2026-2027 Specifications and Management Measures for additional regulations and supporting materials.

For more information, contact

Shannon Penna, Anadromous Harvest Management, at (562) 980-4239.

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