PDFWAC 220-313-075

Pacific Ocean SalmonSeasonsClosed Areas.

(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken for personal use in Pacific Ocean waters except as provided for in this section:
(a) Marine Area 1: Closed except as provided by emergency rule. Closed in the Columbia River Control Zone during all open periods. See WAC 220-306-040.
(b) Marine Area 2: Closed except as provided by emergency rule. Closed in the Grays Harbor Control Zone, unless provided by emergency rule. See WAC 220-306-030.
(c) Marine Area 3: Closed except as provided by emergency rule.
(d) Marine Area 4: Closed except as provided by emergency rule. Closed in Marine Area 4 waters south of a line from Kydaka Point to Shipwreck Point.
(2) A violation of this section is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.160, unless the person has harvested salmon. If the person has harvested salmon, the violation is punishable under RCW 77.15.380 Unlawful recreational fishing in the second degreePenalty, unless the salmon are taken in the amounts or manner to constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370 Unlawful recreational fishing in the first degreePenaltyCriminal wildlife penalty assessment.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047. WSR 20-22-101 (Order 20-242), § 220-313-075, filed 11/3/20, effective 12/4/20.]