West Coast Salmon Rebound Ends Special Fishing Rebuild Rules
Published Date: 10/2/2025
Rule
Summary
Good news for West Coast salmon fans! The government is updating rules because two types of coho salmon—the Queets River and Strait of Juan de Fuca—have bounced back and don’t need special rebuilding plans anymore. This means fishing rules will change soon, helping fishermen and communities while keeping salmon healthy.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Two West Coast Coho Stocks Delisted
If you fish or rely on West Coast salmon, the rebuilding plans for Queets River natural coho salmon and Strait of Juan de Fuca natural coho salmon have been removed from federal regulation because those stocks have been rebuilt. The agency says these stocks are no longer required to be managed under a rebuilding plan, and fishing rules will change soon, which the document says will help fishermen and communities while keeping salmon healthy.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-05599 — Deep Seabed Mining: Notice of Receipt of Applications for Deep Seabed Mining Exploration Licenses and Announcement of Public Comment Period and Virtual Public Hearings
NOAA got two applications from companies wanting to explore mining deep under the ocean floor. They’re holding virtual public meetings in April and want your thoughts by May 22, 2026. This affects anyone interested in ocean mining and how we protect our seas while exploring new resources.
2026-04256 — Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Spatial Fisheries Management; Amendment 15 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan
Starting April 3, 2026, new rules change shark fishing zones and times in the Atlantic to better protect sharks and manage fishing risks. Fishermen using bottom and pelagic longline gear will see updated area boundaries and must pay for electronic monitoring if fishing in certain safer zones. These changes help keep shark populations healthy while supporting responsible fishing.
2026-11859 — Fisheries of the Gulf of America; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review; Public Meeting
Fishermen, environmental groups, and fishery managers in the Gulf and South Atlantic are invited to join a free webinar on June 29, 2026, kicking off a big review of Black Sea Bass fish stocks. This review will help decide how to keep fishing fair and fish populations healthy, with no immediate cost changes but important future management decisions ahead. Everyone’s input counts in this step-by-step process to protect our ocean friends and fishing jobs.
2026-11787 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; American Lobster-Annual Trap Transfer Program
The government is asking lobster fishers and the public to comment on continuing the annual trap transfer program, which helps lobster fishers trade their lobster traps to fish smarter and protect lobster populations. This program affects lobster fishers along the Atlantic coast and aims to balance fishing limits with economic flexibility. Comments are open until August 10, 2026, and there’s no new cost, just a chance to share your thoughts!
2026-11788 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota Program
NOAA is asking for public feedback on the paperwork needed for the Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota Program, which helps manage how much tilefish fishermen can catch each year. This affects tilefish fishermen who hold special permits and ensures the rules stay fair and clear. Comments are open until August 10, 2026, with no new costs expected—just a chance to weigh in!
2026-11780 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NOAA Teacher at Sea Program
NOAA is asking for public feedback on their Teacher at Sea program’s info collection, which helps teachers join scientists on research ships for 2-4 weeks. This update keeps the program running smoothly and ensures it meets legal requirements, with comments due by August 10, 2026. Teachers and the public benefit from this hands-on ocean science adventure, with no new costs involved.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-19370 — Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B); Extension of Compliance Dates
The CFPB is giving small business lenders more time to follow new rules that help make lending fairer under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. These changes mainly affect banks and lenders by pushing back the deadlines to comply, so they have extra time to get everything right. This means smoother lending processes without rushing, helping small businesses get fairer access to loans.
Next: 2025-19388 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
If you fly or work with certain Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 planes, listen up! The FAA found a tiny part causing electrical issues and now requires tests and fixes to keep things safe. These changes need to happen soon to avoid any costly problems or delays.