Idaho Fish Report
Chum salmon retention opens in Marine Area 10
by WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
10-28-2022
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Action: Opens chum salmon retention
Effective date: Immediately through Oct. 31
Species affected: Chum salmon
Location: Marine Area 10, except Sinclair Inlet and Port Orchard fishery area
Rules: Salmon daily limit 2. No minimum size. Release Chinook salmon
Reason for action: The in-season estimate of chum salmon returns to Puget Sound indicate that there are sufficient returning numbers to allow for recreational harvest. Chum salmon will be included as part of the daily limit for salmon in Marine Area 10.
Additional Information: The Sinclair Inlet and Port Orchard fishery area remains closed to chum salmon retention. It is defined as the waters of Sinclair Inlet and Port Orchard south of the Manette Bridge in Bremerton, south of a line drawn true west from Battle Point, and west of a line drawn true south from Point White.
Information contact: Fish Program, 360-902-2700