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Inseason Action #31 in Ocean Salmon Fisheries, South of Cape Falcon (Oregon Recreational)
NOAA Fisheries took inseason action in the recreational salmon fisheries south of Cape Falcon.
Inseason Action #31
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Effective Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 12:01 a.m. through September 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., for the recreational fishery from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain, retention of coho salmon is allowed, with a daily bag limit of two salmon (no fin clip requirement). Beginning Monday, September 21, 2026, the season remains open through September 25, 2026, all salmon, except coho salmon, with a daily bag limit of two salmon.
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Effective Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12:01 a.m. through September 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., for the recreational fishery from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain, retention of coho salmon is allowed, with a daily bag limit of two salmon (no fin clip requirement). Beginning Sunday, September 27, 2026, the season remains open through October 31, 2026, all salmon, except coho salmon, with a daily bag limit of two salmon
The minimum size for kept Chinook salmon is 24 inches in total length.
Please refer to the Final Rule for the West Coast Salmon Fisheries 2026-2027 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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