West Coast Ocean Salmon Fishing Options Released

The Pacific Fishery Management Council has adopted three options for 2026 ocean salmon fisheries off Washington, Oregon, and California. Forecasts for West Coast Chinook and coho stocks in 2026 are looking largely encouraging coastwide, with forecasts mostly stable or slightly higher than last year. The Council will make a final decision on salmon seasons at its next meeting on April 8-12, 2026.