Daily activity information for Hoodsport within Hood Canal Marine Area 12, south of Ayock Point. Records shown are effective for October 29, 2026 and can change at any time.
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Fishing
Marine Area 12 (Hood Canal, south of Ayock Point / Hoodsport)
open
Marine Area 12 is open for fishing, with specific retention rules for salmon and coastal cutthroat trout. Always check for emergency rule updates.
General fishing is open; specific species retention rules apply.
Automated daily record · 10/29/2026, 6:03:40 AM
Crabbing
Marine Area 12 (Hood Canal, south of Ayock Point / Hoodsport)
closed
Crab fishing in Marine Area 12 south of Ayock Point is closed until further notice.
Closed until further notice per WDFW regulations for south of Ayock Point.
Automated daily record · 10/29/2026, 6:03:40 AM
Shrimping
Marine Area 12 (Hood Canal, south of Ayock Point / Hoodsport)
closed
All shrimp fishery open days and times are closed in Marine Area 12.
Closed for the 2026 season.
Automated daily record · 10/29/2026, 6:03:40 AM
Clamming
Marine Area 12 (Hood Canal, south of Ayock Point / Hoodsport)
closed
Most beaches in Marine Area 12 remain closed due to ongoing biotoxin and emergency closures.
Closed due to biotoxin and emergency regulatory status.
Automated daily record · 10/29/2026, 6:03:40 AM
Oysters
Marine Area 12 (Hood Canal, south of Ayock Point / Hoodsport)
closed
Most beaches in Marine Area 12 remain closed due to ongoing biotoxin and emergency closures.
Closed due to biotoxin and emergency regulatory status.
Automated daily record · 10/29/2026, 6:03:40 AM
Mussels
Marine Area 12 (Hood Canal, south of Ayock Point / Hoodsport)
closed
Most beaches in Marine Area 12 remain closed due to ongoing biotoxin and emergency closures.
Closed due to biotoxin and emergency regulatory status.
Automated daily record · 10/29/2026, 6:03:40 AM
Scallops
Marine Area 12 (Hood Canal, south of Ayock Point / Hoodsport)
closed
Scallop harvest is closed in Marine Area 12 due to biotoxin concerns.
Closed due to biotoxin and emergency regulatory status.
Automated daily record · 10/29/2026, 6:03:40 AM
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