Yes, we have major closures up and down the Coastal and Puget Sound rivers due to an "expected" low coho return. However! Not all is lost. Some fisheries remain unchanged, we do have coho fisheries. Limited yes, but why give up when there is still fishing to be done.
Most importantly, ive been fishing the ocean the last month and a half and coho numbers are WAY up from last year, id say average or just above average numbers for a regular healthy coho year, with much fatter, healthier fish in the mix. WAY nicer fish than last year and more of them. We are catching coho regularly 10-16 lbs in the salt and its barely August. This is a great sign because last year, the coho were scarce to non existant, and very small and unhealthy.
Reports out of Neah Bay, La Push and Westport have also been off the charts, much better than last year, so Once these fish migrate their way to WA, we will undoubtedly see a much healthier return of coho this year than last... WDFW is just being safe after last year... (Always taking the easy way out)
So! There will be coho, lets fish! Message me, go to my website, shoot me a text or call and lets talk about where I will be fishing and what you want to do. We can fish a variety of places with a variety of techniques. Its up to you!
I hope everyone is having a fishy summer and i hope to see you on the river this fall!
Danny Stonedahl
River Chrome Guide Service
Nooksack-Skagit-Stillaguamish-Puget Sound-Olympic Peninsula
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DannyRCGS@gmail.com
P.S. The coho below are the same fish we are seeing in the ocean, that will grow 3-5 more pounds before entering WA and OR rivers this fall
