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
2021 Hoh River steelhead fishery
Open fishing area: Hoh River from mouth upstream to the Hwy 101 bridge. Schedule may be modified
- Opens at 10:00 a.m. opening day to 10:00 a.m. closing day.
Stat Week | Put In | Pull Out | Days Fishing |
---|---|---|---|
50 | 12/7/2020 | 12/9/2020 | 2 |
51 | 12/14/2020 | 12/16/2020 | 2 |
52 | 12/21/2020 | 12/22/2020 | 1 |
53-1 | 12/28/2020 | 12/29/2021 | 1 |
2 | 1/4/2021 | 1/5/2021 | 0 |
3 | 1/11/2021 | 1/12/2021 | 1 |
4 | 1/18/2021 | 1/19/2021 | 2 |
5 | 1/25/2021 | 1/26/2021 | 1 |
6 | 2/1/2021 | 2/2/2021 | 1 |
7 | 2/8/2021 | 2/9/2021 | 1 |
8 | 2/15/2021 | 2/16/2021 | 1 |
9 | 2/22/2021 | Closed | 0 |
10 | 3/1/2021 | Closed | 0 |
11 | 3/8/2021 | Closed | 0 |
12 | 3/15/2021 | Closed | 0 |
13 | 3/22/2021 | Closed | 0 |
14 | 3/29/2021 | Closed | 0 |
15 | 4/5/2021 | Closed | 0 |
16 | 4/12/2021 | Closed | 0 |
17 | 4/19/2021 | 4/20/2021 | 1 |
18 | 4/26/2021 | 4/27/2021 | 1 |
2021 Queets River, Quinault Indian Nation
2021 Fall & Winter 2021/2022 Fishery
- Week 36-39 maximum mesh size will be 6 1/2 inches
- Week 40 & 43-44 minimum mesh size will be 9 inches
- Week 49-05 minimum mesh size will be 5 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.
Stat Week | Open | Close |
---|---|---|
36 | Sunday, Aug. 29 | Thursday, Sep. 2 |
37 | Sunday, Sep. 5 | Thursday, Sep. 9 |
38 | Sunday, Sep. 12 | Thursday, Sep. 16 |
39 | Sunday, Sep. 19 | Tuesday, Sep. 21 |
40 | Monday, Sep. 27 | Tuesday, Sep. 28 |
41 | Closed | Closed |
42 | Closed | Closed |
43 | Sunday, Oct. 17 | Monday, Oct. 18 |
44 | ||
45 | Monday, Nov. 1 | Tuesday, Nov. 2 |
49 | Sunday, Nov. 28 | Wednesday, Dec. 1 |
50 | Sunday, Dec. 5 | Wednesday, Dec. 8 |
51 | Sunday, Dec. 12 | Wednesday, Dec. 15 |
52 | Sunday, Dec. 19 | Wednesday, Dec. 22 |
53/01 | Sunday, Dec. 26 | Wednesday, Dec. 29 |
02 | Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 | Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022 |
03 | Sunday, Jan. 9 | Wednesday, Jan. 12 |
04 | Sunday, Jan. 16 | Wednesday, Jan. 19 |
05 | Sunday, Jan. 23 | Wednesday, Jan. 26 |
2021 Quillayute River Steelhead Fishery
Open fishing area: Quillayute River from mouth upstream to confluence of Murphy Creek (above Bogachiel Bridge on Hwy 101). Schedule may be modified.
- November 23, 2020 through January 13, 2021: Opens at 7:00 a.m. opening day to 3:00 pm on specified opening/closing days for each week.
- January 18, 2021 through March 16, 2021: Opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 6:00 PM on specified opening/closing days for each week.
Stat Week | Put In | Pull Out | Days Fishing |
---|---|---|---|
48 | 11/23/2020 | 11/27/2020 | 4.3 |
49 | 11/30/2020 | 12/4/2020 | 4.3 |
50 | 12/7/2020 | 12/11/2020 | 4.3 |
51 | 12/14/2020 | 12/18/2020 | 4.3 |
52 | 12/21/2020 | 12/25/2020 | 4.3 |
1 | 12/28/2020 | 1/1/2021 | 4.3 |
2 | 1/4/2021 | 1/7/2021 | 3.3 |
3 | 1/11/2021 | 1/13/2021 | 2.3 |
4 | 1/18/2021 | 1/20/2021 | 2.5 |
5 | 1/25/2021 | 1/26/2021 | 1.5 |
6 | 2/1/2021 | 2/2/2021 | 1.5 |
7 | 2/8/2021 | 2/9/2021 | 1.5 |
8 | 2/15/2021 | 2/16/2021 | 1.5 |
9 | 2/22/2021 | 2/23/2021 | 1.5 |
10 | 3/1/2021 | 3/2/2021 | 1.5 |
11 | 3/8/2021 | 3/9/2021 | 1.5 |
12 | 3/15/2021 | 3/16/2021 | 1.5 |
13 | 3/22/2021 | 12/19/2020 | Closed |
14 | 3/29/2021 | 12/20/2020 | Closed |
2019 Quillayute River Fall IGN Fishery
Stat Week | Put in | Pull out | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
36 | 6:00 a.m., Monday, 9/2 | 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, 9/3 | |
37 | 6:00 a.m., Monday, 9/9 | 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, 9/10 | |
38 | 6:00 a.m., Monday, 9/16 | 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, 9/17 | |
39 | 6:00 a.m., Monday, 9/23 | 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, 9/24 | |
40 | 6:00 a.m., Monday, 9/30 | 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, 10/1 | Additional gear restrictions |
41 | 6:00 a.m., Monday, 10/7 | 6:00 p.m., Monday, 10/7 | Additional gear restrictions |
42 | 6:00 a.m., Monday, 10/14 | 6:00 p.m., Monday, 10/14 | Additional gear restrictions |
43 | 6:00 a.m., Monday, 10/21 | 6:00 p.m., Monday, 10/21 | Additional gear restrictions |
44 | 6:00 a.m., Monday, 10/28 | 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, 10/29 | Additional gear restrictions |
45 | 6:00 a.m., Monday, 11/4 | 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, 11/5 | Additional gear restrictions |
46 | 6:00 a.m., Monday, 11/11 | 6:00 p.m., Thursday, 11/14 | Additional gear restrictions |
47 | 6:00 a.m., Monday, 11/18 | 6:00 p.m., Friday, 11/22 | |
48 | 7:00 a.m., Monday, 11/25 | 3:00 p.m., Friday, 11/29 | |
49 | 7:00 a.m., Monday, 12/2 | 3:00 p.m., Friday, 12/6 | |
50 | 7:00 a.m., Monday, 12/9 | 3:00 p.m., Friday, 12/13 |
Open Fishing Area
Quillayute River, from mouth upstream to confluence of Bogachiel and Sol Duc rivers
Opening/Closing Periods for 9/2/2019 through 11/22/2019
Opens at 6 a.m. on specified opening days of schedule for each week
Closes at 6 p.m. on specified opening days of schedule for each week
Opening/Closing Periods for 11/25/2019 through 12/13/2019
Opens at 7 a.m. on specified opening days of schedule for each week
Closes at 3 p.m. on specified opening days of schedule for each week
Weeks 48-50 may be subject to change at a later date
Gear Restrictions
One net set only, set or drift, per fisherman
All other regulations as per Quileute Tribal Fish Ordinances
Additional Gear Restrictions for weeks 40-46
Max of 5 3/4" single strand monofilament mesh
Set net only
25 fathom max net length
Note:
- From Harbor Entrance to the mouth of the Quillayute River both sides, reflective tape or lighted device must be attached to the end of the net closest to the Navigational Channel.
- Schedule may be modified for conservation or other management requirements. Schedule adjustments or closures will be posted.
South Coastal Rivers Tribal Net Schedules
Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation
- No Tribal netting schedule provided at this time.
Chehalis River and Grays Harbor Areas 2A-1, 2A, AND 2D
- 2021 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 | Pull Out |
40 | Sun. Sept. 26 | Tues. Sept. 28 |
41 | Sun. Oct. 3 | Tues. Oct. 5 |
42 | Sun. Oct. 10 | Tues. Oct. 12 |
43 | Closed | Closed |
44 | Closed | Closed |
45 | Sun. Oct. 31 | Tues. Nov. 2 |
45 | Thurs. Nov 4 | Sat. Nov. 6 |
46 | Sun. Nov. 7 | Wed. Nov. 10 |
47 | Tues. Nov. 16 | Fri. Nov. 19 (adjusted schedule due to wind storm on 11/15/21) |
48 | Sun. Nov. 21 | Wed. Nov. 24 |
Copalis River
- 2021 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 set in day and will end at 8 am on the pull out day of each week. The opening and closing dates are as follows:
Stat Week | Set In on Sunday | Pull Out on Wednesday |
---|---|---|
36 | Aug. 29 | Sept. 1 |
37 | Sept. 5 | Sept. 8 |
38 | Sept. 12 | Sept. 15 |
39 | Sept. 19 | Sept. 22 |
40 | Sept. 26 | Sept. 29 |
41 | Oct. 3 | Oct. 6 |
42 | Oct. 10 | Oct. 13 |
43 | Oct. 17 | Oct. 20 |
44 | Oct. 24 & 25 CLOSED | Fri. Oct. 29 |
45 | Oct. 31 | Nov. 3 |
46 | Nov. 7 | Nov. 10 |
47 | Nov. 14 | Nov. 17 |
48 | Nov. 21 | Nov. 24 |
Humptulips River AND Grays Harbor Area 2C (North Bay) (outside of river)
2021 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 |
Pull Out |
---|---|---|
39 | Sun. Sept. 19 @ 1:30 pm | Fri. Sept. 24 @ 1:30 pm |
40 | Tues. Sept. 28 @ 8:00 am | Fri. Oct. 1 @ 8:00 am |
41 | Tues. Oct. 5 @ 1:30 pm | Fri. Oct. 8 @ 1:30 pm |
42 | CLOSED | CLOSED |
43 | CLOSED | CLOSED |
44 | CLOSED | CLOSED |
45 | Sun. Oct. 31 @ 11:00 am | Fri. Nov. 5 @ 11:00 am |
46 | Mon. Nov. 8 @ 3:00 pm | Thurs. Nov.11 @ 3:00 pm |
47 | Tues. Nov. 16 @ 10:30 am | Fri. Nov. 19 @ 10:30 am (adjusted schedule due to dangerous flows & wind on 11/15/21) |
48 | Sun. Nov. 21 @ 12 Noon | Wed. Nov. 24 @ 12 Noon |
Grays Harbor Area 2C (north bay outside of river)
Stat Week |
Set In |
Pull Out |
---|---|---|
39 |
Sun. Sept. 19 @ 10:30 am |
Fri. Sept. 24 @ 10:30 am |
40 |
Tues. Sept. 28 @ 5:00 am |
Fri. Oct. 1 @ 5:00 am |
41 |
Tues. Oct. 5 @ 10:30 am |
Fri. Oct. 8 @ 10:30 am |
42 |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
43 |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
44 |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
45 |
Sun. Oct. 31 @ 8:00 am |
Fri. Nov. 5 @ 8:00 am |
46 |
Mon. Nov. 8 @ Noon |
Thurs. Nov.11 @ Noon |
47 |
Tues. Nov. 16 @ 7:30 am |
Fri. Nov. 19 @ 7:30 am (adjusted schedule due to dangerous flows & wind on 11/15/21) |
48 | Sun. Nov. 21 @ 12 Noon | Wed. Nov. 24 @ 12 Noon |
Moclips River
- 2021 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 set in day and will end at 12 noon on the pull out day of each week. The opening and closing dates are as follows:
Stat Week | Set In Sunday | Pull Out Wednesday |
---|---|---|
36 | Aug. 29 | Sept. 1 |
37 | Sunday,Sunday,Sept. 5 | Sept. 8 |
38 | Sept. 12 | Sept. 15 |
39 | Sept. 19 | Sept. 22 |
40 | Sept. 26 | Sept. 29 |
41 | Oct. 3 | Oct. 6 |
42 | Oct. 10 | Oct. 13 |
43 | Oct. 17 | Oct. 20 |
44 | Oct. 24 & 25 CLOSED | Fri Oct. 29 |
45 | Oct. 31 | Nov. 3 |
46 | Nov. 7 | Nov. 10 |
47 | Nov. 14 | Nov. 17 |
48 | Nov. 21 | Nov. 24 |
Quinault River
- 2022 Spring/Summer Fishery
- Max Mesh size 5"
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. The Quinault River fishing schedule will be as follows:
Stat Week |
Grounds 43-44 and above Monday |
Grounds 19-20 up to 43-44 Set In Tuesday |
Grounds below 19-20 Set In
|
All Grounds Pull Out |
---|---|---|---|---|
22 | May 23 | May 24 | Wed, May 25 | Fri, May 27 |
23 | May 30 | May 31 | Wed, June 1 | Fri, June 3 |
24 | June 6 | June 7 | Wed, June 8 | Fri, June 10 |
25 | June 13 | June 14 | Wed, June 15 | Fri, June 17 |
26 | June 20 | June 21 | Tues, June 21 | Thurs, June 23 |
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