Just in:
June 8, 2020
Hoh River closed to all fishing
Action: Closes the Hoh River to all fishing
Effective date: Rule change went into effect Saturday, June 6, 2020 and extends through September 15, 2020
Species affected: All fish, including gamefish and salmon
Locations:
• Hoh River (Jefferson County), from Olympic National Park boundary near the mouth upstream to Olympic National Park boundary above Morgans Crossing boat launch.
• South Fork of the Hoh River (Jefferson County) from mouth upstream to Olympic National Park boundary.
Reason for action: To support the conservation of wild summer-run Chinook salmon.
Additional information:
This closure went into effect starting on June 6 and lasts through September 15. It will be reflected in the 2020/21 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet beginning July 1, 2020.
Pre-season forecasts for Hoh River summer-run Chinook indicate a run size of 804 fish, which is 96 fish short of the escapement goal for this run. This year is expected to be the seventh time in the last ten years that wild summer-run Chinook have not met escapement goals.
Also, refer to regulation updated in waters within the Olympic National Park online at
http://www.windsox.us/VISITOR/ONPS_Fishing/Fishing_Regulations.html Information contact: Region 6 Montesano office, 360-249-4628.
