NOAA Fisheries has taken inseason action in the commercial salmon troll fishery north of Cape Falcon.
- Effective 2:00 PM May 16 through 11:59 PM June 29, the landing and possession limit for the entire area between Cape Falcon and the U.S./Canada border will be modified to 60 Chinook per vessel per landing week (Thursday through Wednesday).
- Effective 2:00 PM May 16 through 11:59 PM June 29, the landing and possession limit in the combined subareas between the U.S./Canada border and the Leadbetter Point will be modified to 50 Chinook per vessel per landing week (Thursday through Wednesday).
- Effective 2:00 PM May 16 through 11:59 PM June 29, the landing and possession limit in the subarea between Leadbetter Point and Cape Falcon will be modified to 60 Chinook per vessel per landing week (Thursday through Wednesday).
Please refer to the Final Rule for the West Coast Salmon Fisheries 2025-2026 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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