Fishing in Olympic National ParkOlympic National Park protects over 75 miles of Pacific Coast, 800 lakes, and 4,000 miles of rivers and streams that support some of the most extensive runs of wild salmon, trout, and char remaining in the Pacific Northwest. Through the management of fish and aquatic environments, the park works to preserve and restore native fishes and their habitats and provide recreational fishing opportunities for the enjoyment of park visitors. Fisheries biologists work with the State of Washington and eight treaty tribes each year to establish harvest and gear regulations.Fish and Shellfish RegulationsBefore you go fishing in Olympic National Park review the current fishing and shellfish regulations and check bulletin boards for locally posted regulation changes. General Fishing Information
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To download a PDF copy of the Olympic National Park Fish & Shellfish Regulations brochure, click here. Please note that the content of pages 8-13 has been removed from the PDF, and can instead be found in the map and charts below, to allow for timely updates.
Map of drainages. See chart below for the freshwater fish regulations of each drainage.
Drainages & Freshwater Fish Regulations
Marine Fish & Shellfish Regulations
Licenses
Fish Consumption Advisories in National Park WatersThe Environmental Protection Agency, states, territories, and tribes provide advice on fish and shellfish caught in the waters in their jurisdiction to help people make informed decisions about eating fish. Advisories are recommendations to limit your consumption of, or avoid eating entirely, certain species of fish or shellfish from specific bodies of water due to chemical or biological contamination. To learn more about this topic, the National Park Service maintains information about Fish Consumption Advisories and Mercury and Toxins in Nature.
Aquatic Invasive SpeciesImagine your favorite fishing spot and the wonderful memories. Things may look fine but underneath the surface there is a serious threat. Everything you remembered is now cemented together in a sharp, smelly mess. Invaders have wiped out the fish species you used to catch. How You Can Help: Stop Aquatic HitchhikersBefore you enter Olympic National Park and any time you move to another body of water within the park: CLEAN YOUR BOAT Mud, plants, and animals on watercraft, trailers or vehicles can cause the spread of invasive species such as milfoil, zebra mussels, and Quagga mussels. Invasive mussels cause millions of dollars of damage to boat and water systems by clogging pipes and engines. They also impact the native ecosystem and sport fisheries. CLEAN YOUR GEAR
Catch and Release Fishing
Catch and release fishing improves native fish populations by allowing more fish to remain and reproduce in the ecosystem. Learn more here! Fishing in National Parks
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Last updated: April 26, 2024