Wild Chinook must be released on the Quillayute, Sol Duc, Dickey, Bogachiel, and Calawah rivers

Sol Duc River - (Clallam County)


by WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
11-4-2021
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Action: Anglers are required to release all wild Chinook.  

Effective date: Nov. 5 through Nov. 30, 2021. 

Species affected:  Chinook salmon. 

Locations:   

  • Quillayute River (Clallam Co.), from Olympic National Park Boundary upstream to confluence of Bogachiel and Sol Duc rivers. 
  • Sol Duc River (Clallam Co.), from mouth to the concrete pump station at Sol Duc Hatchery. 
  • Dickey River (Clallam Co.), from Olympic National Park boundary upstream to the confluence of the East and West Forks.   
  • Bogachiel River (Clallam Co.), from mouth to Hwy 101 Bridge. 
  • Calawah River (Clallam Co.), from the mouth to Hwy 101 Bridge. 

Reason for action: In-season data indicates that wild fall Chinook salmon in the Quillayute watershed are returning well below the pre-season forecast. To meet conservation guidelines and ensure that the minimum spawner escapement goal of 3,000 is met, non-retention of wild Chinook is being required.   

Additional information: Permanent regulations include release wild coho and only one single-point barbless hook allowed.   

Please see the Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for additional rules, or visit the WDFW website at https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations and continue to check for emergency regulations in the affected area. 




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