Puget Sound salmon closed area - Area 8A

Location

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Key Information

TYPE

Non-MPA

Fisheries Management Area

DESIGNATION

Species Restricted Area

LOCATED IN

USA

AREA

165 km²	MARINE AREA
177 km²	TOTAL AREA ⁱ

MANAGED BY

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Management Website

LEVEL OF FISHING PROTECTION (LFP)

Less restrictive ⁱ

At least one species- or gear-specific restriction applies (beyond permit requirements or generally applicable restrictions)

DATA SOURCE(S)

Boundary: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (Unmodified)

DATA VERSION

2.0

LAST REVIEWED

November 2023

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Purpose

Areas closed to commercial salmon fishing serve to rebuild dwindling stocks. Recreational fishing opportunities for salmon in Puget Sound have declined in the past two decades. This salmon closure helps to ensure that these fishing opportunities will be restored and rebuilt for the entire Puget Sound.

Species of Concern: Salmon

Regulations Summary

Restrictions

It is unlawful at any time, unless otherwise provided, to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken for commercial purposes with any type of gear. Additional coho seasonal closure prior to October 3: Those waters southerly of a line projected from the Washington state ferry Clinton terminal (47°58'28.8N, 122°21'5.2W) to landfall on the eastern shore (47°56'57N, 122°18'15.7W).