Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-16537
NOAA Regulatory Closures for 2025-2026 West Coast Salmon Fisheries
Buyer
National Marine Fisheries Service
Posted
August 13, 2026
Identifier
2026-16537
This notice details regulatory actions by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA under the Department of Commerce, affecting West Coast salmon fisheries for the 2025-2026 season. - Government Buyer: - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Department of Commerce, NOAA, Office of Sustainable Fisheries - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory action, not a procurement - No products or services are being purchased or solicited - Actions taken: - Inseason Action #23: Closure of commercial salmon troll fisheries from Cape Falcon, OR to Humbug Mountain, OR (March 25–April 13, 2026) and from Humbug Mountain to the Oregon/California border (March 15–April 13, 2026) - Inseason Action #24: Closures of ocean salmon recreational and commercial troll fisheries in multiple California management areas between April 4 and May 15, 2026, including from the Oregon/California border to latitude 40°10'N, Point Arena, Pigeon Point, and the U.S./Mexico border - Purpose: - To protect salmon stocks, including Klamath River and Sacramento River fall-run Chinook, based on updated stock forecasts and conservation needs - No part numbers, purchase quantities, or unique procurement requirements are present - These actions remain in effect until superseded or modified
Description
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces two inseason actions modifying the 2026 commercial and recreational salmon fisheries from Cape Falcon, Oregon to the United States/Mexico border. These actions close certain fisheries on specified dates to respond to stock abundance forecasts and conservation needs. The modifications include closures of commercial salmon troll fisheries and ocean salmon recreational fisheries in various zones along the West Coast. The actions are effective until superseded or modified and aim to meet management and conservation goals while preserving fishing opportunities.