Fishing Rule Change

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

November 23, 2015

Action: Close the Hoh River to fishing.

Effective date: Nov. 24 through Nov. 30, 2015.

Species affected: All species.

Location: The Hoh River outside Olympic National Park.

Reason for action:  Wild coho in the Hoh River require additional protection. The daily limit was reduced preseason for these rivers in anticipation of a weak return of wild coho, but indicators are pointing to the run returning at a still lower level than forecast preseason.  The Hoh Tribe has closed their fishery until the end of November, and in combination with this sport closure, these actions will result in additional wild coho spawning.

Other information: The Hoh River will open back up for steelhead and other gamefish on Dec. 1, 2015.

Information contact: Mike Gross, District 16 fish biologist, (360) 249-1210.