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An independent field guide to the boats, fish counters, kitchens and seasons that make Seattle a seafood city.

Waterfront wire / September 2026Summer crab closes Sept 7, winter dates pending WDFW · Halibut and MA 9 coho close Sept 30, MA 10 coho to Nov 15

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Season watch

What's moving now.

Planning dates only. Washington openings move with quotas and emergency rules, so confirm with WDFW before you go.

01

Coho, MA 9: hatchery coho, Aug 1 to Sept 18

02

Coho, MA 9: any coho, Sept 19 to Sept 30

03

Halibut, MA 5 to 10 summer re-opening, Aug 16 to Sept 30

04

Coho, MA 10: summer period ends, Sept 30

05

Coho, MA 10: fall season, Oct 1 to Nov 15

Dates come from WDFW announcements and were last checked against WDFW on Sept 4, 2026; they change with in-season quota updates. Always check WDFW before you fish. Full detail on our seasonal calendar.

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