The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has adopted three alternatives for 2025 ocean salmon fisheries off Washington, Oregon, and California, which are available for public review. The Council will make a final decision on salmon seasons at its next meeting on April 10-15, 2025. Detailed information about season starting dates, areas open, and catch limits for the three alternatives are available on the Council’s website at www.pcouncil.org.
Forecasts for West Coast Chinook and coho stocks in 2025 are a mixed bag, with some low and high points when compared to last year. Federal requirements to conserve Fraser River (Canada) coho, Washington coastal coho, lower Columbia River natural coho, lower Columbia River natural tule Chinook, Klamath River fall Chinook and Sacramento River fall Chinook will be the main constraints for this year’s ocean salmon fisheries.
“The Council is dedicated to developing commercial and recreational fishing seasons that also support the recovery of coho and Chinook stocks coastwide,” said Council Chair, Brad Pettinger. “We look forward to hearing from the public on the proposed options for the 2025 season.”