Coastal rivers and tributaries and Hoko River fishing rules update

February 23, 2022

Action: Closes listed locations to all fishing.

Effective date: Mar. 1, 2022, until further notice.

Species affected: All species.

Locations:

Bear River (Pacific Co.)

Bogachiel River (Clallam Co.), from the mouth to Olympic National Park boundary

Calawah River, (Clallam Co.), from the mouth to the forks

Chehalis River (Grays Harbor Co.), from the mouth upstream, including all forks

Clearwater River (Jefferson Co.), from the mouth to Snahapish River

Dickey River (Clallam Co.), from the Olympic National Park boundary upstream including the East and West forks

Elk Creek (Lewis/Pacific Co.)

Fork Creek (Pacific Co.), from Fork Creek Hatchery rack upstream 500 feet at fishing boundary sign

Hoh River (Jefferson Co.), from Olympic National Park boundary upstream to Olympic National Park boundary below mouth of South Fork Hoh

Hoh River, South Fork (Jefferson Co.), outside of Olympic National Park boundary

Hoko River (Clallam Co.) from mouth to the Ellis Creek Bridge (RM 18.5)

Humptulips River (Grays Harbor Co.), from the mouth to confluence of East and West forks and West Fork from mouth to Donkey Creek

Naselle River (Pacific Co.), from the Hwy. 101 Bridge to the North Fork

Nemah River, Middle (Pacific Co.)

Nemah River, North (Pacific Co.), from Hwy. 101 Bridge to Cruiser Creek

Nemah River, South (Pacific Co.)

Newaukum River, including South Fork (Lewis Co.), from mouth to Hwy. 508 Bridge near Kearny Creek

Newaukum River, Middle Fork (Lewis Co.), from mouth to Taucher Rd. Bridge

Newaukum River, North (Lewis Co.), from mouth to 400' below Chehalis City water intake

Palix River (Pacific Co.)

Queets River (Grays Harbor/Jefferson Co.): Contact Olympic National Park for regulations. (360) 565-3000. www.nps.gov/olym/fishing.htm

Quillayute River (Clallam Co.), from Olympic National Park boundary upstream to confluence of Sol Duc and Bogachiel rivers

Quinault River, Upper (Grays Harbor/Jefferson Co.), from the mouth at upper end of Quinault Lake upstream to Olympic National Park boundary

Satsop River and East Fork (Grays Harbor Co.), from the mouth to bridge at Schafer State Park, and from 400' below Bingham Creek Hatchery dam to the dam and all Forks

Skookumchuck River (Lewis/Thurston Co.), from mouth to 100' below outlet of TransAlta WDFW steelhead rearing pond located at the base of Skookumchuck Dam

Sol Duc River (Clallam Co.), from mouth to Hwy. 101 Bridge upstream of Klahowya campground

Thunder Creek (Clallam Co.), from mouth to D2400 Rd.

Willapa River (Pacific Co.), from mouth (City of South Bend boat launch) to Hwy. 6 Bridge (near the town of Lebam)

Wynoochee River (Grays Harbor Co.)

Information contact: Region 6 - Montesano, 360-249-4628

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.