Action: Requires release of wild jack Chinook and wild jack coho.
Effective dates: May 1, 2026, until further notice.
Species affected: Salmon.
Locations:
- Quillayute River (Clallam County), from the Olympic National Park boundary upstream to the confluence of Sol Duc and Bogachiel rivers.
- Sol Duc River (Clallam County), from the mouth to the concrete pump station at the Sol Duc Hatchery.
Salmon Rules:
- Minimum size 12 inches. Daily limit two. Release sockeye, wild Chinook, and wild coho.
Reason for action: This emergency rule change is needed to meet harvest management agreements with co-managers as a result of the 2026 North of Falcon pre-season fishery planning process. There is a conservation concern for wild summer Chinook and wild summer coho. Permanent rules allow retention of wild jack salmon, which can reduce abundance and diversity of the wild population. Allowing retention of only hatchery (adipose fin-clipped) jacks reduces impacts to wild salmon.
Additional information: Permanent rules in effect also include use of one single-point barbless hook, for all species.
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 2025–2026 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for current regulations. Download the Fish Washington® mobile app to stay up to date on the go.
Information contact: Fish Program, 360-902-2700.