June 30, 2023
Action: Reduces salmon daily limit.
Effective dates: July 1 through Aug. 31, 2023.
Species affected: Salmon.
Locations:
- Bogachiel River (Clallam Co.) from mouth to Highway 101 Bridge.
- Calawah River (Clallam Co.) from the mouth to Highway 101 Bridge.
- Dickey River (Clallam Co.) from Olympic National Park boundary upstream to the confluence of the East and West Forks.
- Sol Duc River (Clallam Co.) from mouth to the concrete pump station at Sol Duc Hatchery.
- Quillayute River (Clallam Co.), from Olympic National Park Boundary upstream to confluence of Bogachiel and Sol Duc rivers.
Rules in effect: Minimum size is 12". Daily limit two including no more than one adult hatchery Chinook salmon. Release wild adult Chinook, wild adult coho, and sockeye salmon. Only one single point barbless hook allowed.
Use of bait is prohibited on the Bogachiel, and Dickey rivers from July 1 through Aug. 31, and on the Sol Duc River from July 16 through Aug. 31.
Reason for action: Low hatchery rack returns to the Sol Duc Hatchery indicate that Chinook salmon in the Quillayute watershed are returning below the pre-season forecast. A reduced salmon daily limit is necessary to meet broodstock collection goals while providing fishing opportunity.
Additional information: If broodstock collection goals are met the daily limit may be increased. If the situation deteriorates, additional restrictions may be necessary.
Information contact: Region 6 Montesano office, 360-249-4628.