News Release

Recreational Fishing Season on Upper Hoh River Closes, Will Reopen June 1

Date: March 16, 2026
Contact: Public Affairs Office, 360-565-3005

PORT ANGELES, Wash. – 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 on March 16, 2026. The recreational fishing season will reopen on June 1, 2026.  

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)