The ocean salmon season reopens out of Ilwaco Aug. 19-22.

Action: Opens four days of salmon fishing in Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco).

Species affected: Salmon.

Location: Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco).

Effective dates and rules:

Immediately through Aug. 18:

Salmon fishing is closed. It is illegal to possess salmon onboard a vessel in Marine Area 1, including in transit.

Aug. 19–22:

Ocean season reopens. Daily limit two salmon, including no more than one Chinook. Chinook minimum size 22 inches. Coho minimum size 16 inches. Other salmon species no minimum size. Release wild coho.

Aug. 23 until further notice:

Salmon fishing will be closed. It is illegal to possess salmon onboard a vessel in Marine Area 1, including in transit.

Reason for action: The fishery was closed on August 12 due to coho catch approaching the quota for the area, but sufficient quota remains to allow for a limited reopening.

Additional information: The Marine Area 1 catch quota for coho (39,900) is projected to be attained following the Aug. 19-22 opening. Learn more in the WDFW Salmon Fishing Current blog.