NOAA Corrects Error in 2026 West Coast Salmon Fishing Rules
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is fixing a mistake in the final rule for the 2026 ocean salmon fishing season. The original rule, published on May 19, 2026, accidentally left out specific text regarding recreational fishing limits in the Monterey subarea.
Why it matters: This is a technical correction to ensure the published regulations match the intended management plan. It matters for compliance because it resolves ambiguity in the written rules for specific geographic zones. Without this fix, the published rule would be incomplete for the Monterey area, potentially causing confusion for anglers and enforcement officers regarding what is legally allowed.
Who it affects
- Recreational ocean salmon anglers in the Monterey subarea
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published this correction in the Federal Register; readers should verify the specific geographic coordinates and bag limit numbers in the original document before relying on them for legal compliance.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document