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North of Falcon
Setting 2018-2019 Salmon Fishing Seasons

2018-19 Salmon Seasons

Each year state, federal and tribal fishery managers gather to plan the Northwest's recreational and commercial salmon fisheries. This series of meetings – involving representatives from federal, state and tribal governments and recreational and commercial fishing industries – is known as the North of Falcon process.

2018 North of Falcon
Public Meeting Schedule

This schedule is tentative – meeting dates and locations could change. Additional meetings will be added when finalized.

February 26

2018 Willapa Bay – Grays Harbor Salmon Forecasts and Fishing Opportunities

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Montesano City Hall, 112 N. Main St., Montesano.
WDFW presents salmon abundance forecasts for Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor. Fishery management objectives and preliminary fishing opportunities for 2018 are discussed.

February 27
2018 Salmon Forecasts and Fishing Opportunities

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia.
WDFW presents Puget Sound, coastal Washington and Columbia River salmon abundance forecasts. Fishery management objectives and preliminary fishing opportunities for 2018 are discussed.

March 9-14
Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting

DoubleTree by Hilton Sonoma, One Doubletree Drive, Rohnert Park, Calif.
The PFMC adopts a range of ocean fishery options, including catch quotas for sport and commercial fisheries – see agenda.

March 15
Puget Sound Recreational Fisheries Discussion

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Trinity Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave., Sequim.
Public discussion of pre-season forecasts and possible salmon fisheries.

March 19
Columbia River Fisheries Discussion

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Room 102A of Region 5 Headquarters, 5525 S. 11th St., Ridgefield.
Public meeting to present results of state-tribal negotiations and analyses of Columbia River fisheries proposals. With public participation, preferred seasons are developed for the Columbia River area sport and commercial fisheries.

Grays Harbor Fisheries Advisory Group (Public meeting)

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Large Conference room, Region 6 Headquarters, 48 Devonshire Rd, Montesano.
Grays Harbor Advisory Group discussion of pre-season forecasts and possible salmon fisheries; meeting is open to the public.

March 20
First North of Falcon Meeting

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; DSHS - Office Building 2 Auditorium, 1115 Washington St SE, Olympia.
Parking is available in the visitor lot of the Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington St. SE, Olympia (see map).
Discussion of management objectives and preliminary fishery proposals for sport and commercial fisheries in Puget Sound and coastal Washington, with limited discussion of the Columbia River and ocean fisheries.

March 22
Willapa Bay Fisheries Advisory Group (Public meeting)

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Large Conference room, Region 6 Headquarters, 48 Devonshire Road, Montesano.
Willapa Bay Advisory Group discussion of pre-season forecasts and possible salmon fisheries; meeting is open to the public.

March 26
Public Hearing on Ocean Salmon Management Options

7 p.m.; Chateau Westport - Beach Room, 710 W. Hancock, Westport.
Public hearing, sponsored by the Pacific Fishery Management Council, to receive comments on the proposed ocean salmon fishery management options adopted by the council during its early March meeting.

March 27
Mid-Columbia/Snake rivers Fisheries Discussion

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Walla Walla Community College, Clarkston Campus Auditorium, 1470 Bridge St., Clarkston.
Public discussion of management objectives and preliminary options for Columbia River sport fisheries.

Puget Sound (South Sound – Hood Canal) Recreational Fisheries Discussion

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia.
Public discussion of pre-season forecasts and possible salmon fisheries.

Grays Harbor Fisheries Discussion

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Montesano City Hall, 112 N. Main St., Montesano.
Public meeting for discussion of pre-season forecasts and possible salmon fisheries in Grays Harbor and associated watersheds of the Humptulips and Chehalis rivers.

March 28
Mid-Columbia River Fisheries Discussion

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Chelan PUD, 327 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee.
Public discussion of management objectives and preliminary options for Columbia River sport fisheries.

Puget Sound Recreational Fisheries Discussion

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Region 4 Headquarters Office, 16018 Mill Creek Blvd., Mill Creek.
Public discussion of pre-season forecasts and possible salmon fisheries.

March 29
Columbia River Public Meeting

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Kennewick Irrigation District - Boardroom, 2015 S. Ely Street, Kennewick.
Public discussion of management objectives and preliminary options for Columbia River fall commercial and sport fisheries.

Willapa Bay Fisheries Discussion

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Raymond Elks Club, 326 3rd St., Raymond.
Public discussion for discussion of pre-season forecasts and possible salmon fisheries in Willapa Bay and its associated watersheds.

April 2
Columbia River and Ocean Fisheries Discussion

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Room 102A, Region 5 Headquarters - 5525 S 11th St., Ridgefield
Public meeting to present results of state-tribal negotiations and analyses of ocean and Columbia River fisheries proposals. With public participation, preferred seasons are developed for ocean and Columbia River area sport and commercial fisheries.

April 3
North of Falcon Meeting

9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Lynnwood Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood.
Public meeting to present results of state-tribal negotiations and analyses of preliminary fishery proposals. With public participation, preferred options are developed for Puget Sound sport and commercial fisheries.

April 6-11
Final Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting

Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, 8235 NE Airport Way, Portland, Ore.
PFMC adopts final ocean fisheries regulations and state-tribal fishing plans are finalized for all inside area commercial and sport salmon fisheries; advisory bodies begin meeting 4/5/2018, salmon begins 4/6/2018 – see agenda

April 12
Willapa Bay Fisheries Advisory Group (Public meeting)

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Large Conference room, Region 6 Headquarters, 48 Devonshire Road, Montesano.
Willapa Bay Advisory Group discussion of pre-season forecasts and possible salmon fisheries; meeting is open to the public.

April 17
Grays Harbor Fisheries Advisory Group (Public meeting)

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Large Conference room, Region 6 Headquarters, 48 Devonshire Road, Montesano.
Grays Harbor Advisory Group discussion of pre-season forecasts and possible salmon fisheries; meeting is open to the p