NOAAFinal Rule
Fisheries off West Coast States: West Coast Salmon Fisheries; 2025 Specifications and Management Measures; Correction
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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
Impact Assessment
If you are a commercial or recreational salmon fisher, this means you must follow new catch limits and fishing restrictions for 2025 to help preserve salmon populations while maintaining fishing opportunities.
Impact Level
Significant
Geographic Scope
State-specific
Compliance Cost
Moderate
Who is Affected
Small BusinessesConsumersTribal NationsWorkers/Laborers
Key Dates
Published
June 25, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Amends CFR Sections
50 CFR Part 660
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (NOAA-NMFS-2025-0001)
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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