Action: Closes fishing.
Effective dates: Sept. 9, 2026, until further notice.
Species affected: All species.
Location: Quillayute River (Clallam County) from the Olympic National Park boundary upstream to the confluence of Sol Duc and Bogachiel rivers.
Rules: Closed to all fishing.
Reason for action: Recent rains to the Olympic Peninsula have not been substantial enough to mitigate for ongoing low flows and poor river conditions in the Quillayute River. Low flows have resulted in Chinook and coho holding in the lower river and not moving upstream to the spawning grounds, resulting in increased fishing pressure while the fish are more susceptible to harvest and handling mortalities. Returning salmon abundance will be monitored and regulations may be modified as additional information becomes available.
Additional information: Fishery managers encourage anglers to sign up for Fishing Rule Change email notifications and to check for emergency rules on the WDFW website before fishing. Refer to the Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for current regulations. Download the Fish Washington® mobile app to stay up to date on the go.
Information contact: Coastal Region, 360-249-4628.