Sol Duc River to reopen to fishing

August 16, 2013

Action: Reopens the Sol Duc River to fishing.

Effective date: 12:01 a.m. Aug. 18, 2013

Species affected: All species.

Location: Sol Duc River from the Sol Duc Hatchery outfall creek upstream to the concrete pump station.

Reason for action: The Sol Duc Hatchery has achieved the needed spring/summer chinook broodstock.

Information contact: Mike Gross, District 16 fish biologist, (360) 249-1210; Kirt Hughes, Region 6 Fish manager, (360) 249-1204.

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. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at 360-902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call toll free 866-880-5431.

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.