Olympic National Park announced the emergency closure of recreational fishing on the Quillayute River System of Olympic National Park.
The shutdown was needed to protect salmon populations, and …
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Olympic National Park announced the emergency closure of recreational fishing on the Quillayute River System of Olympic National Park.
The shutdown was needed to protect salmon populations, and the emergency closure went into effect Saturday, July 15.
The following river systems within Olympic National Park will close to all recreational fishing until further notice: Quillayute, Dickey, Bogachiel, South Fork Calawah, Sol Duc, and North Fork Sol Duc Rivers and their tributaries.
The rule change to close the entire Quillayute River system was based on existing low-water conditions coupled with salmon returns that appear to be well below the preseason forecast.
Officials said the closure of park waters is consistent with existing closures of commercial gill-net and sport fisheries throughout Quillayute River system.
All mountain lakes in the park remain open to recreational fishing.
Olympic National Park sport fishing regulations for 2023-2024 are available on the park’s website at nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/fishing.htm and anglers are encouraged to visit the website for future updates.
