Action: Marine Area 10 salmon fishing season returns to permanent rules as listed in 2021/2022 Washington Sportfishing Rules pamphlet.
Effective date: March 16, 2022.
Species affected: Salmon.
Location: Marine Area 10.
Rule: Open daily. Salmon daily limit is two (2). Chinook minimum size is 22". Other salmon, no minimum size. Release wild Chinook.
Reason for action: The MA-10 winter Chinook fishery reopened on February 24 after a brief pause early in the season, and since that time the fishery has reached 25% of the total encounters (8,475), 22% of sublegal encounters (7,319) and 26% of unmarked encounters (1,105) agreed to in this year's List of Agreed Fisheries (LOAF). Current information indicates that there is adequate available harvest and encounters to open more days and raise the retention limit for the remainder of the fishery. The MA-10 winter season is scheduled to close on March 31.
Additional Information: The 2021/2022 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet can be found at https://www.eregulations.com/washington/fishing.
Information contact: Fish Program, 360-902-2700
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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