PORT ANGELES – The National Park Service announced on Monday, March 16, that in order to align with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fishing season and protect wild steelhead spawning grounds, Olympic National Park is closing the upper sections of the Hoh River to recreational fishing, effective immediately.
The recreational fishing season will reopen on June 1.
The news release says the Hoh River is an important spawning ground area with high densities of wild fish. Protecting the area during the peak spawning period offers important refuge for adult fish, ensuring they can successfully reproduce and sustain their populations for years to come.
Olympic National Park coordinates fishing regulations and seasons with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to ensure consistency and success across interwoven jurisdictions.
For current fishing regulations and seasonal information, visit: Fishing – Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)