October 14, 2024
Action: Closes all fishing.
Effective dates: Oct. 16 through Oct. 22, 2024.
Species affected: All species.
Location: Dungeness River (Clallam County) from the mouth to the Woodcock Road Bridge.
Reason for action: Unseasonably dry weather has resulted in low water conditions in the Dungeness River system. This closure is necessary to protect Chinook eggs from disruption until river flows are higher and the eggs are more fully developed.
Additional information: The Dungeness River from the Woodcock Road Bridge to the mouth of the Gray Wolf River will open to coho fishing on Oct. 16 as described in the 2024-25 Washington Sport Fishing Rules. Anglers are asked to avoid walking on Chinook redds. Anglers can check the emergency rules webpage for updates, or sign up for the Fishing Rule Change alerts email list on the WDFW webpage.
Information contact: Region 6 (Montesano Office), 360-249-4628.