Can I Keep?Chinook salmon Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational chinook salmon size limits, bag limits and seasons in 3 US coastal states, each from the state's fishery agency. Where a state has several rules, the first is shown; open the state for all of them.
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| State | Size limit | Bag limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (6 rules) | — | — | The recreational fishery for ocean salmon (Onchorynchus spp.) is… |
| Oregon (12 rules) | Minimum lengths: Chinook = 22” N. of Cape Falcon, and 24” S. of Cape… | Two salmon per day but no more than one Chinook. | June 20 through August 24 t he earlier of September 30 and September… |
| Washington (5 rules) | Chinook minimum size 22 inches. | Daily limit two, including no more than one Chinook. | Effective June 20 – Sept. 30, 2026. Daily limit two, including no… |