Wild coho (rivers)

. September 3, 2026 Inseason Action #28 in Ocean Salmon Fisheries, South of Cape Falcon (Oregon Recreational) NOAA Fisheries has taken inseason action in the recreational salmon fisheries south of Cape Falcon. Inseason Action #28 Effective at 12:01 a.m., Friday September 4, 2026, reduce the coho quota for the Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain ocean recreational non-mark selective coho fishery by 1,800 from 27,500 to 25,700. The quota is being adjusted on an impact neutral basis to account for an overage accrued during the prior South of Falcon ocean recreational mark-selective coho fishery. 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.

. September 3, 2026 Inseason Action #28 in Ocean Salmon Fisheries, South of Cape Falcon (Oregon Recreational) NOAA Fisheries has taken inseason action in the recreational salmon fisheries south of Cape Falcon. Inseason Action #28 Effective Friday September 4, 2026, reduce the coho quota for the Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain ocean recreational non-mark selective coho fishery by 1,800 from 27,500 to 25,700. The quota is being adjusted on an impact neutral basis to account for an overage accrued during the prior South of Falcon ocean recreational mark-selective coho fishery. 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.

. September 3, 2026 Correcting Amendment for 2026 Salmon Management Measures Affecting the recreational salmon fishery in the Monterey and San Francisco management areas NOAA Fisheries published a final rule to implement a correction to previously published management measures for the recreational ocean salmon fishery in the area from Point Arena to the United States/Mexico border. This correcting amendment corrects an error in the May 19, 2026, rule by adding the language “all salmon except coho salmon, two salmon per day” to specify the bag limit for the recreational ocean salmon fisheries in the area from Pigeon Point, California to the United States/Mexico border (Monterey management area). In addition, it clarifies the applicability of bag limits and early 2027 management measures in the area from Point Arena to Pigeon Point (San Francisco). The correcting amendment is effective September 3, 2026, and is available on the Federal Register website. Please refer to the Final Rule for the West Coast Salmon Fisheries 2026-2027 Specifications and Management Measures for additional regulations and supporting materials. Questions? Contact Shannon Penna, Fishery Biologist, at (562) 980-4239 or shannon.penna@noaa.gov. Fishery Bulletins and Notices Visit NOAA Fisheries' Rules & Regulations directory to learn more about recent federal management actions affecting managed fish species on the West Coast. Visit the NOAA Fisheries West Coast Regional Office website

Northwest Zone — Siletz River and Bay, Drift Creek (Lincoln County), and Schooner Creek. Chinook Regulations: In the Siletz River and Bay up to the marker sign approximately 1200 feet above Ojalla Bridge and from the marker sign approximately 1200 feet above the Ojalla Bridge to Illahee boat ramp, Drift Creek (Siletz Basin, Lincoln Co.) from the mouth to the steel bridge entering Mennonite Camp, and Schooner Creek from the mouth to Erickson Creek Effective August 1 through December 31, 2026: No more than ten adult wild Chinook salmon may be retained for the period in aggregate. Effective August 1 though December 31, 2026: Chinook retention is allowed from the Siletz River and Bay up to the marker sign approx. 1200 feet above the Ojalla Bridge, Drift Creek (Siletz Basin, Lincoln Co.) from the mouth to steel bridge entering Mennonite Camp, and Schooner Creek from the mouth to Erickson Creek. Effective October 7 through December 31, 2026: Chinook retention is allowed from the Siletz River and Bay up to the marker sign approx. 1200 feet above the Ojalla Bridge and from the marker sign approx. 1200 feet above the Ojalla Bridge to Illahee boat ramp, Drift Creek (Siletz Basin, Lincoln Co.) from the mouth to the steel bridge entering Mennonite Camp, and Schooner Creek from the mouth to Erickson Creek. Coho Regulations: In the Siletz River and Bay up to the marker sign approximately 1200 feet above the Ojalla Bridge and from the marker sign approximately 1200 feet above the Ojalla Bridge to Illahee boat ramp, Drift Creek (Siletz Basin, Lincoln Co.), and Schooner Creek from the mouth to Erickson Creek Effective September 19 through November 7, 2026: The daily adult wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate; No more than three adult wild coho salmon may be retained for the period in aggregate; and The daily jack wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate. Effective September 19 through October 6, 2026: Coho retention is allowed from the Siletz River and Bay up to the marker sign approx. 1200 feet above the Ojalla Bridge, Drift Creek (Siletz Basin, Lincoln Co.) from the mouth to the steel bridge entering Mennonite Camp, and Schooner Creek from the mouth to Erickson Creek. Effective October 7 through November 7, 2026 : Coho retention is allowed from the Siletz River and Bay up to the marker sign approx. 1200 feet above the Ojalla Bridge and from the marker sign approx. 1200 ft above the Ojalla Bridge to Illahee boat ramp, Drift Creek (Siletz Basin, Lincoln Co.) from the mouth to the steel bridge entering Mennonite Camp, and Schooner Creek from the mouth to Erickson Creek..

Northwest Zone — Yaquina River and Bay, Big Elk Creek. In the Yaquina River and Bay from the visible ends of jetty tips to Simpson Creek and Big Elk Creek from the mouth to Bear Creek Effective August 1 through December 31, 2026: No more than ten adult wild Chinook salmon may be retained for the period in aggregate. Effective September 19 through October 25 and November 1 through November 7, 2026: The daily adult wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate; No more than three adult wild coho salmon may be retained for the period in aggregate; and The daily jack wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate.

Northwest Zone — Beaver Creek (Lincoln Co.). In Beaver Creek (Lincoln County) from the walking bridge at Ona Beach State Park upstream to the confluence of Beaver Creek and South Fork Beaver Creek Effective November 1 through November 30, 2026: The daily adult wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish; No more than three adult wild coho salmon may be retained for the period; and The daily jack wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate.

Northwest Zone — Siuslaw River (Mainstem) and Bay, North Fork Siuslaw, Sweet Creek. In the Siuslaw River (Mainstem) and Bay up to Lake Creek, North Fork Siuslaw River from the mouth to Meadows Bridge at MP 11, and Sweet Creek from the mouth to head of tidewater Effective August 1 through December 31: The daily adult wild Chinook salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate; and No more than five adult wild Chinook salmon may be retained for the period in aggregate. Effective September 19 through October 13, 2026: The daily adult wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate; No more than three adult wild coho salmon may be retained for the period in aggregate; and The daily jack wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate. ‌‌ For more information contact your local ODFW office: Tillamook North Coast Watershed District Office (503) 842-2741 (north of the Salmon River) Newport District Office Annex (541) 812-8689 (Salmon River south to Umpqua Basin) .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Southwest Zone — Coquille River ( Mainstem ). In the Coquille River (Mainstem) from Highway 101 bridge upstream to the Highway 42S bridge at Sturdivant Park Effective September 19 through October 18, 2026: The daily adult wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish; No more than three adult wild coho salmon may be retained for the period; The daily wild jack coho salmon bag limit is one fish; and The retention of hatchery Chinook salmon is allowed.

Southwest Zone — Coos Bay - Coos River (Mainstem), South-Fork Coos River, and Millicoma River. In the Coos River and Bay from the visible tips of jetties upstream to the head of tide or other landmarks including: Larson Slough upstream to Sullivan Cr; Palouse Cr to Elliot Forest Boundary; Catching Slough to Sumner Rd Bridge; Kentuck, North, Isthmus, Coalbank and Davis sloughs to their tidegates; Shinglehouse Slough; and Pony Slough to Newmark Ave, South Fork Coos River (Mouth to head of tide at Dellwood), and Millicoma River (Mainstem) in aggregate Effective July 1 through December 31, 2026: No more than ten adult wild Chinook salmon may be retained for the period in aggregate. Effective July 1 through September 18 and October 19 through December 31, 2026: The daily adult salmon bag limit is three fish in aggregate of which no more than two may be wild Chinook salmon. Effective September 19 through October 18, 2026: The daily adult wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate, No more than three adult wild coho salmon may be retained for the period in aggregate; The daily wild jack coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate; and The daily adult salmon bag limit is three fish in aggregate of which no more than two may be wild.

Southwest Zone — Floras Creek and New River. In Floras Creek and New River from the mouth to bridge at MP 1.5 on Floras Creek Rd. Effective August 1 through December 31, 2026: The daily adult wild Chinook salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate; and No more than two adult wild Chinook salmon may be retained for the period in aggregate. In Floras Creek and New River from the BLM boat ramp at Storm Ranch upstream to the confluence of Floras Creek and Floras Lake outlet Effective November 1 through December 31, 2026: The daily adult wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate; No more than three adult wild coho salmon may be retained for the period in aggregate; and The daily wild jack coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate.

Willamette Zone — Willamette River. Effective August 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026: Two-Rod Extended in Willamette River above the Falls: In all areas of the Willamette River upstream of Willamette Falls open to coho salmon retention, including tributaries and flowing waters Anglers with a valid 2026 Two-Rod Validation may use up to two fishing rods except when angling for sturgeon. Species: applies to all game and non-game fish (except sturgeon). ‌‌ For more information contact your local ODFW office: Clackamas (971) 673-6000 Corvallis (541) 757-4186 Springfield (541) 726-3515 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Central Zone — Deschutes River. The Deschutes River is closed as follows: Effective July 15, 2026 through September 15, 2026: The lower Deschutes River from markers at the lower end of Moody Rapids downstream to the mouth at the Interstate 84 Bridge: Closed to angling. Effective August 15, 2026 through December 31, 2026: From the mouth at the west bound Interstate 84 Bridge upstream to the upper railroad trestle three miles downstream of Sherars Falls: Closed to angling for and retention of salmon and steelhead From the upper railroad trestle three miles downstream of Sherars Falls upstream to Sherars Falls: Closed to angling for and retention of steelhead From Sherars Falls upstream to the Pelton Reregulating Reservoir: Closed to angling for and retention of steelhead and coho salmon All other permanent rules for the Central Zone, as stated in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations , remain in effect. ‌‌ For more information contact your local ODFW office: ‌‌ The Dalles (541) 296-4628 Prineville (541) 447-5111 Bend (541) 388-6363 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Northwest Zone — Nehalem River (Mainstem), Bay, and North Fork. In the Nehalem River up to Foss Rd (CC) Bridge (RM 15.1) and in the North Fork Nehalem River from the mouth to Hwy 53 bridge Effective July 1 through November 30, 2026: The daily adult wild Chinook salmon bag limit is one fish; and No more than five adult wild Chinook salmon may be retained in aggregate for the period. Effective December 1 through December 31: Angling for, and retention of, all Chinook salmon is closed. In the Nehalem River (mainstem) and Bay from the tips of the jetties upstream to the Miami-Foley Road Bridge and in the North Fork Nehalem River from the mouth upstream to the North Fork Road Bridge at Aldervale Effective September 9 through October 28, 2026, on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays: The daily adult wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate; No more than three adult wild coho salmon may be retained for the period in aggregate; and The daily jack wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate

Northwest Zone — Tillamook Bay - Miami, Kilchis, Wilson, Trask, and Tillamook Rivers. In the Tillamook Bay from the tips of the jetties upstream to Hwy 101 bridges on Kilchis, Miami, Wilson, and Trask Rivers, and Burton Bridge on the Tillamook River, Tillamook River above Burton Bridge, Wilson River (Mainstem) from Hwy 101 bridge to Jordan Creek, Trask River (Mainstem) from Hwy 101 bridge to confluence of North and South Forks, Kilchis River from Hwy 101 bridge to Tilden Bluff Rd Bridge (RM 11), and Miami River above Hwy 101 bridge Effective August 1 through November 30, 2026: The daily adult wild Chinook salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate; and No more than five adult wild Chinook salmon may be retained for the period in aggregate. Effective December 1 through December 31, 2026: Angling for, and retention of all Chinook salmon is closed. In the Tillamook Bay from the tips of the jetties upstream to the Highway 101 bridges on the Miami, Kilchis, Wilson, and Trask Rivers and upstream to the Burton Bridge on the Tillamook River Effective September 9 through October 28, 2026, on Wednesday, Saturdays, and Sundays: The daily adult wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate; No more than three adult wild coho salmon may be retained for the period in aggregate; and The daily jack wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate.

Northwest Zone — Nestucca River & Bay, Little Nestucca River, and Three Rivers. In the Nestucca River and Bay up to First Bridge (near Beaver), the Little Nestucca River from Hwy 101 to USFS bridge at Dolph, and Three Rivers from the mouth to hatchery deadline and above the hatchery weir: Effective August 1 through November 30, 2026: The daily adult wild Chinook salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate; and No more than two adult wild Chinook salmon may be retained for the period in aggregate. In the Three Rivers from the mouth to hatchery deadline: Effective October 1 through November 30, 2026: The daily adult wild Chinook salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate; and No more than two adult wild Chinook salmon may be retained for the period in aggregate. Effective December 1 through December 31, 2026: Angling for, and retention of, all Chinook salmon is closed. In the Nestucca River and Bay upstream to the Cloverdale Bridge and in the Little Nestucca River from the Nestucca Bay upstream to the Highway 130 Bridge (MP 1.2): Effective September 9 through October 28, 2026, on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays: The daily adult wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate; No more than three adult wild coho salmon may be retained for the period in aggregate; and The daily jack wild coho salmon bag limit is one fish in aggregate. All other permanent rules for the Northwest Zone, as stated in the current annual Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, remain in effect.

. August 31, 2026 Inseason Action #27 in Ocean Salmon Fisheries, North of Cape Falcon (Recreational) NOAA Fisheries has taken inseason action in the ocean recreational salmon fisheries north of Cape Falcon. Inseason Action #27 Effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2026, the ocean recreational fishery in the area between Cape Falcon and Leadbetter Point (Columbia River subarea) is open to fishing for salmon. Two salmon per day. All coho salmon must be marked with a healed adipose fin clip. Chinook salmon may not be retained. Possession of Chinook salmon onboard a vessel is prohibited. Columbia River Control Zone is closed. That portion of the Columbia River subarea north of 46 o 15’ N and east of 124 o 08.667’ W is closed to fishing for salmon. Effective 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the ocean recreational fishery in the area between Cape Falcon and Leadbetter Point (Columbia River subarea) is closed to fishing for salmon. Possession of salmon on board a vessel is prohibited in the Columbia River subarea. 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.

. August 31, 2026 Inseason Action #27 in Ocean Salmon Fisheries, North of Cape Falcon (Recreational) NOAA Fisheries has taken inseason action in the ocean recreational salmon fisheries north of Cape Falcon. Inseason Action #27 Effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2026, the ocean recreational fishery in the area between Cape Falcon and Leadbetter Point (Columbia River subarea) is open to fishing for salmon. Two salmon per day. All coho salmon must be marked with a healed adipose fin clip. Chinook salmon may not be retained. Possession of Chinook salmon onboard a vessel is prohibited. Columbia River Control Zone is closed. That portion of the Columbia River subarea north of 46o 15’ N and east of 124o 08.667’ W is closed to fishing for salmon. Effective 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the ocean recreational fishery in the area between Cape Falcon and Leadbetter Point (Columbia River subarea) is closed to fishing for salmon. Possession of salmon on board a vessel is prohibited in the Columbia River subarea. 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.

. August 25, 2026 Inseason Action #25-#26 in Ocean Salmon Fisheries, North of Cape Falcon (Recreational & Commercial) NOAA Fisheries has taken inseason action in the ocean recreational and commercial salmon fisheries north of Cape Falcon. Inseason Action #25 Effective 12:01 a.m., Wednesday August 26, 2026, for the recreational fishery in the area between the United States/Canada border and Cape Alava (Neah Bay subarea), it is unlawful to fish for, possess or land salmon in the subarea, except fish that were lawfully retained in Canadian waters or in Washington waters east of the Sekiu River may be transported through the subarea to be landed in a port in the Neah Bay subarea. Inseason Action #26 Effective 12:01 a.m., Thursday August 27, 2026, the landing and possession limit for the commercial ocean salmon troll fishery in the area between the United States/Canada border and Cape Falcon is 5 Chinook salmon and 50 marked coho salmon per vessel per landing week (Thursday-Wednesday). 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.