NOAAFinal Rule

Fisheries off West Coast States: West Coast Salmon Fisheries; 2025 Specifications and Management Measures; Correction

EnvironmentAgriculture

Summary

This federal rule sets catch limits and fishing rules for salmon off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington for 2025. The regulation helps protect salmon populations while allowing commercial and recreational fishing to continue in a sustainable way.

Key Points

  • 1Establishes how many salmon can be caught by commercial and recreational fishers on the West Coast during 2025
  • 2Corrects errors or updates to previous fishing regulations for salmon species
  • 3Affects fishing businesses, recreational anglers, and coastal communities that depend on salmon fishing
  • 4Based on scientific data about current salmon population levels to prevent overfishing
  • 5Managed by NOAA Fisheries to balance environmental protection with economic interests of fishing communities

Key Dates

Published

June 25, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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