Salmon Closure - Sequim Bay

Location

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Key Information

TYPE

Non-MPA

Fisheries Management Area

DESIGNATION

Seasonal Closure

LOCATED IN

USA

AREA

13 km²	MARINE AREA
14 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: ProtectedSeas (Boundary Digitized Using Best Available Data)

DATA VERSION

2.0

LAST REVIEWED

November 2023

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Purpose

Salmon closures serve to protect, preserve, and perpetuate fish and wildlife within the boundaries of the state. Recreational fishing opportunities for salmon in the Puget Sound have declined in the past two decades. This salmon closure helps to rebuild fish stocks and ensures that these fishing opportunities will be restored.

Species of Concern: Salmon

Regulations Summary

Restrictions

From July 1 until August 15, this area is closed to fishing for salmon. (These dates are subject to change on an annual basis. Please consult the current edition of the Washington State Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for accurate dates.)

Allowed

Salmon fishing is allowed from August 16 until June 30. Fishing for trout, sturgeon, mackerel, herring, anchovy, sardine, sand lance, smelt, surfperch, pacific cod, pollock, hake, and wolf-eel is allowed.