Sol Duc River will close to fishing in the vicinity of Sol Duc Hatchery

July 3, 2013

July 3, 2013
Sol Duc River around Sol Duc Hatchery
to close to fishing

Action: Closes the Sol Duc River from the Sol Duc Hatchery outfall creek upstream to the concrete pump station to all fishing.

Effective date: 12:01 a.m, July 6, 2013 until further notice.

Species affected: All species.


Location: Sol Duc River, from the Sol Duc Hatchery outfall creek upstream to the concrete pump station.

Reason for action: Returns of spring/summer chinook to the hatchery are well below egg-take needs. Adult chinook are staging in the river near the hatchery and will likely enter the hatchery trap as stream flows change. This closure is needed to protect these chinook until broodstock needs are achieved.

Information contact: Mike Gross, District 16 fish biologist, (360) 249-1210; Kirt Hughes, Region 6 Fish manager, (360) 249-1204.

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

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