How long is steelhead season in Washington?

The winter run is in season November through March. The summer run lasts from June through September. Throw in the appearance of hatchery Steelhead in fall, and you can fish pretty much year-round if you’re willing to travel to the right river.

When can you catch steelhead?

The best time to fish these rivers is from January through March, after awinter freshet, when the rivers are dropping and clearing. But before you make a long drive to the area, call the California Department of Fish and Game’s Low-flow Information Line, (707) 442-4502, for river closures due to low flows.

Can you keep native steelhead in Washington?

One new rule prohibits the retention of wild steelhead on the Quillayute, Dickey, Bogachiel, Calawah, Sol Due, Hoh, Clearwater and Quinault rivers – the only rivers in Washington where anglers are currently allowed to catch and keep a wild steelhead.

Can you keep wild steelhead in Washington?

Is the Hoh River open for steelhead fishing?

When to Fish the Hoh River The Hoh River can be productive throughout the year – when it’s open – and all seasons are great on the Hoh. Because the river gets summer and winter steelhead as well as summer and fall salmon, fishing is generally productive most months out of the year.

Do you need a license to catch crayfish in Washington?

31 of each year, crayfish may be harvested in Washington State. The daily limit is a whopping 10 pounds per day (in the shell), and no shellfish/seaweed license is required. That’s right, they’re free for the taking!

Do you have to release steelhead on the Hoh River?

– Anglers must release all rainbow trout. Historical data for steelhead caught on the Hoh River and Quillayute system, based on interviews with boat and bank anglers. Washington State Dept. of Transportation : Information on travel alerts, road conditions, ferry schedules, construction areas, etc.

Are there changes to the steelhead season in Washington?

We at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) recently announced some difficult changes to the coastal steelhead season to support steelhead conservation and preserve future angling opportunities. Fishing from a floating device is prohibited.

Why is the Chehalis River closed to steelhead fishing?

In February 2020, these poor returns prompted a closure of the Chehalis and its tributaries to state and tribal fisheries in an effort to conserve the remaining wild steelhead. Instead of outright closure, these restrictions offer a way to help meet conservation objectives while still allowing some limited fishing opportunity.

Is the Quillayute River open for steelhead?

The Quillayute and Hoh rivers remain open for coastal steelhead through March 31 under these previously adopted conservation regulations. We recognize that this is really discouraging news for the angling and conservation communities who have already been making sacrifices this season to preserve wild steelhead.