Outdoor News Briefing: September 19, 2026

by | Sep 19, 2026 | Daily Briefing | 0 comments

You have two timely fishing regulation updates to watch, plus three consumer safety recalls affecting outdoor and recreation equipment. NOAA updated salmon and rockfish rules, while CPSC urged consumers to stop using certain saunas, electric grills, and pressure washers.

Photo credit: fisheries.noaa.gov | NOAA Fisheries

Hunting and Seasons

  • No significant updates today.

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Fishing and Regulations

  • NOAA Fisheries announced Inseason Action #31 for the recreational salmon fishery from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain, Oregon. Coho retention is allowed on September 20 and September 26, with a two-salmon daily bag limit and no fin clip requirement. From September 21 to 25 and September 27 through October 31, the season remains open for all salmon except coho, with a two-salmon daily bag limit. The Chinook minimum size is 24 inches.
  • NOAA Fisheries announced a retention prohibition for other rockfish in the Aleutian Islands subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area. The rule begins at noon Alaska local time on September 21, with an exception for certain hook-and-line, pot, and jig gear.

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Wildfire and Fire Restrictions

  • No significant updates today.

Trail and Access Closures

  • No significant updates today.

Water Safety

  • No significant updates today.

Gear Recalls

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