December 2, 2024
Queets, Quinault, Grays Harbor rivers and tributaries fishing rules update:
Action:
- Implements Selective Gear Rules (Selective Gear Rules prohibit the use of bait including scents or scented materials) with only one single-point barbless hook allowed in all areas open to fishing. (Includes salmon.)
- Requires release of wild rainbow trout.
Effective date: Immediately, through March 31, 2025.
Species affected: All species.
Rules:
All species: Selective Gear Rules in effect, except only one single-point barbless hook is allowed.
Rainbow trout: Release all wild rainbow trout.
Locations (The rules listed above are implemented for the following waters in areas and during times open for fishing under permanent Washington Sport Fishing Rules):
- Black River (Grays Harbor Co.).
- Chehalis River and all forks (Grays Harbor Co.).
- Clearwater River (Jefferson Co.).
- Cloquallum Creek (Grays Harbor/Mason Co.).
- Copalis River (Grays Harbor Co.).
- Elk Creek (Lewis/Pacific Co.).
- Elk River (Grays Harbor Co.).
- Hoquiam River including West and East forks (Grays Harbor Co.).
- Humptulips River (Grays Harbor Co.).
- Joe Creek (Grays Harbor Co.).
- Johns River (Grays Harbor Co.).
- Moclips River (Grays Harbor Co.).
- Newaukum River, including all forks (Lewis Co.).
- Quinault River, Upper (Grays Harbor/Jefferson Co.)
- Salmon River (Jefferson Co.)
- Satsop River including all forks (Grays Harbor Co.).
- Skookumchuck River (Lewis/Thurston Co.).
- Stevens Creek (Grays Harbor Co.).
- Van Winkle Creek (Grays Harbor Co.).
- Wishkah River (Grays Harbor Co.).
- Wynoochee River (Grays Harbor Co.).
Additional Information: For information about fishing regulations within the Olympic National Park, including the Queets River, contact Olympic National Park for regulations (360) 565-3000.
Information contact: Region 6 - Montesano, 360-249-4628