July 13, 2018
July 13, 2018
Elwha River tributaries close to fishing
Action: Closes to fishing all tributaries to the Elwha River in that portion of the watershed that is outside Olympic National Park.
Effective date: July 13, 2018.
Species affected: All fish species.
Location: Elwha River in Clallam County.
Reason for action: The tributaries to the Elwha River were unintentionally left open when recent regulation changes were implemented. The 2018-19 sportfishing rules pamphlet should state that the Elwha River and tributaries are closed to fishing.
Additional information: These tributaries were intended to remain closed as part of the fishing moratorium that is currently in effect on the Elwha River mainstem and all tributaries to help facilitate the re-colonization of the Elwha River system following removal of two dams.
Information contact: WDFW Region 6 Office, (360) 249-4628.
Elwha River tributaries close to fishing
Action: Closes to fishing all tributaries to the Elwha River in that portion of the watershed that is outside Olympic National Park.
Effective date: July 13, 2018.
Species affected: All fish species.
Location: Elwha River in Clallam County.
Reason for action: The tributaries to the Elwha River were unintentionally left open when recent regulation changes were implemented. The 2018-19 sportfishing rules pamphlet should state that the Elwha River and tributaries are closed to fishing.
Additional information: These tributaries were intended to remain closed as part of the fishing moratorium that is currently in effect on the Elwha River mainstem and all tributaries to help facilitate the re-colonization of the Elwha River system following removal of two dams.
Information contact: WDFW Region 6 Office, (360) 249-4628.