Dungeness River To Reopen To Angling

Dungeness River to reopen to fishing

Action:  Reopens a portion of the Dungeness River to permanent rule as listed in the Sport Fishing Rules Pamphlet.

 Effective date:  Nov. 1, 2018.

Species affected:  All species.

Location:  Dungeness River from the mouth to Gray Wolf River at Dungeness Forks Campground.

Reason for action: River levels have returned to normal allowing for sufficient upstream passage of coho such that the Department expects to achieve egg take goals at the hatchery.

Additional information: Salmon daily limit will return to 4 hatchery coho, all other salmon must be released.

Information contact: Region 6 Office, (360) 249-4628.