The following information is provided specifically for waters where the Quinault Indian Nation conducts treaty fisheries, including certain coastal rivers, Grays Harbor, and the Chehalis Basin. It is provided as a result of ongoing coordination between Quinault and WDFW staff.
Additional information on fisheries conducted by tribal co-managers and in other regions is available in the list of agreed fisheries (LOAF) under the State/tribal agreements section.
Treaty net fishery dates are subject to change in the event of unfishable conditions. Changes to this schedule, including additional fishing opportunities, will be announced as soon as possible. For more information, please contact:
Fish Program
WDFW Region 6
Montesano, WA
360-249-4628
360-586-6129
North Coastal Rivers Tribal Net Schedules
Queets River
2023 Fall Fishery
- Week 36-42 maximum mesh size will be 6 1/2 inches
- The fishery will begin at 12:00 noon on the opening day and end at 12:00 noon on the closing day. The opening day will be Sunday unless otherwise noted.
| Stat Week | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Sept. 03 | Friday, Sept. 08 |
| 37 | Sept. 10 | Friday, Sept. 15 |
| 38 | Sept. 17 | Friday, Sept. 22 |
| 39 | Sept. 24 | Friday, Sept. 29 |
| 40 | Oct. 01 | Thursday, Oct. 05 |
| 41 | Oct. 08 | Tuesday, Oct. 10 |
| 42 | CLOSED Until further notice | CLOSED Until further notice |
South Coastal Rivers Tribal Net Schedules
Chehalis River and Grays Harbor Areas 2A-1, 2A, AND 2D
- 2023 Fall Fishery - Tentative and subject to updates
- Maximum mesh size is 6 1/2 inches
- All Green Sturgeon must be released immediately when encountered.
The Chehalis River downstream of the power line crossing below the confluence of the Wynoochee River, and Grays Harbor Areas 2A-1, 2A, and 2D will be open for commercial gillnet fishing for authorized Quinault Tribal Fishers. The fishery will begin at Noon on the set-in day and will end at Noon on the pull-out day of each week. The opening and closing dates are as follows:
| Stat Week | Set In - Sundays (unless noted otherwise) | Pull Out |
| 40 | Oct. 01 | Tuesday, Oct. 03 |
| 41 | Oct. 08 | Thursday, Oct. 12 |
| 42 | Oct. 15 | Thursday, Oct. 19 |
| 43 | Oct. 22 | Wednesday, Oct. 25 |
| 44 | CLOSED through Nov. 30, 2023 | CLOSED through Nov. 30, 2023 |
Copalis River
- 2023 Fall Fishery
- Maximum mesh size restriction of 6 1/2 inches
This river will be open to commercial gillnet fishing for ONE authorized Quinault tribal fisher. The fishery will begin at 8 am on the opening day and will end at 8 am on the closing day of each week. The opening and closing dates are as follows:
| Stat Week | Open on Sunday | Close on Wednesday |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Sept. 03 | Sept. 06 |
| 37 | Sept. 10 | Sept. 13 |
| 38 | Sept. 17 | Sept. 20 |
| 39 | Sept. 24 | Sept. 27 |
| 40 | Oct. 01 | Oct. 04 |
| 41 | Oct. 08 | Oct. 11 |
| 42 | Oct. 15 | Oct. 18 |
| 43 | Oct. 22 | Oct. 25 |
| 44 | Oct. 29 | Nov. 01 |
| 45 | Nov. 05 | Nov. 08 |
| 46 | Nov. 12 | Nov. 15 |
| 47 | Nov. 19 | Nov. 22 |
| 48 | Nov. 26 | Nov. 29 |
Humptulips River AND Grays Harbor Area 2C (North Bay) (outside of river)
2023 Fall Fishery
- Maximum mesh size 6 1/2 inches.
- All Green Sturgeon must be released immediately when encountered.
The Humptulips River, from its mouth upstream to the railroad bridge at Newton, and Grays Harbor Area 2C will be open for commercial gillnet fishing for authorized Quinault Tribal Fishers according to the following schedule:
Humptulips River
|
Stat Week |
Set In - Mondays (unless listed otherwise) |
Pull Out |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Oct. 02, 3:45 pm | Friday, Oct. 06, 3:45 pm |
| 41 | Oct. 09, 11:15 am | Friday, Oct. 13, 11:15 am |
| 42 | Oct. 16, 3:30 pm | Friday, Oct. 20, 3:30 pm |
| 43 | Oct. 23, 10:00 am | Thursday, Oct. 26, 10:00 am |
| 44 | CLOSED through Nov. 30, 2023 | Closed through Nov. 30, 2023 |
Grays Harbor Area 2C (North Bay)
|
Stat Week |
Set In - Mondays (unless listed otherwise) |
Pull Out |
|---|---|---|
|
40 |
Oct. 02, 12:45 pm | Friday Oct. 06, 12:45 pm |
| 41 | Oct. 09, 8:15 am | Friday Oct. 13, 8:15 am |
| 42 | Oct. 16, 11:30 pm | Friday Oct. 20, 11:30 pm |
| 43 | Oct. 23, 8:00 am | Thursday Oct. 26, 8:00 am |
| 44 | Oct. 30, 11:30 pm | Thursday. Nov. 02, 11:30 pm |
| 45 | CLOSED through Nov. 30, 2023 | CLOSED through Nov. 30, 2023 |
Moclips River
- 2023 Fall Fishery
- Maximum mesh size restriction of 6 1/2 inches
This river will be open to commercial gillnet fishing for ONE authorized Quinault tribal fisher. The fishery will begin at 12 noon on the opening day and will end at 12 noon on the closing day of each week. The opening and closing dates are as follows:
| Stat Week | Open on Sunday | Close on Wednesday |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Sept. 03 | Sept. 06 |
| 37 | Sept. 10 | Sept. 13 |
| 38 | Sept. 17 | Sept. 20 |
| 39 | Sept. 24 | Sept. 27 |
| 40 | Oct. 01 | Oct. 04 |
| 41 | Oct. 08 | Oct. 11 |
| 42 | Oct. 15 | Oct. 18 |
| 43 | Oct. 22 | Oct. 25 |
| 44 | Oct. 29 | Nov. 01 |
| 45 | Nov. 05 | Nov. 08 |
| 46 | Nov. 12 | Nov. 15 |
| 47 | Nov. 19 | Nov. 22 |
| 48 | Nov. 26 | Nov. 29 |
Quinault River
- 2023 Fall Fishery
- Mesh size optional
The fishery will begin at 6 a.m. on the set-in day and will end at 6 p.m. on the pull-out day unless otherwise noted on the schedule. The Quinault River fishing schedule will be as follows:
| Stat Week |
Upper Grounds 43-44 and above Sunday |
Mid Grounds 19-20 up to 43-44 Set In Monday |
Mid Grounds 25-26 up to 43-44 Set In Monday |
Lower Grounds below Mid Grounds Set In Tuesday |
All Grounds Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Sept. 03 | Sept. 04 | Sept. 05 | Sept. 07 | |
| 37 | Sept. 10 | Sept. 11 | Sept. 12 | Sept. 14 | |
| 38 | Sept. 17 | Sept. 18 | Sept. 19 | Sept. 21 | |
| 39 | Sept. 24 | Sept. 25 | Sept. 26 | Sept. 28 | |
| 40 | Oct. 01 | Oct. 02 | Oct. 03 | Oct. 05 | |
| 41 | Oct. 08 | Oct. 09 | Oct. 10 | Oct. 12 | |
| 42 | Oct 15 | Oct. 16 | Oct. 17 | Oct 19 | |
| 43 | Oct. 22 | Oct. 23 | Oct. 24 | Oct. 26 | |
| 44 | Oct. 29 | Oct. 30 | Oct. 31 | Nov. 02 | |
| 45 | Nov. 05 | Nov. 06 | Nov. 07 | Nov. 09 | |
| 46 | Nov. 12 | Nov. 13 | Nov. 14 | Nov. 16 | |
| 47 | Nov. 19 | Nov. 20 | Nov. 21 | Nov. 23 | |
| 48 | Nov. 26 | Nov. 27 | Nov. 28 | Nov. 30 |
State/Tribal agreements
The list of agreed fisheries (LOAF) is an annual document that includes a detailed list of fishing seasons and fishery agreements for treaty and non-treaty salmon fisheries in Washington's marine and freshwater areas.
About tribal fishing
Learn more about treaty fishing rights and how gear is used.