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Big Quilcene River Report
Jefferson County, WA

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09/01/2009
Fly Fishing
Coho Salmon
Green
Floating Fly Line
Afternoon
09/01/2009
1
6256

Even though I didn't even get a bite it was a good to fish. My partner and I fished from the 101 Bridge down stream. We tried several places. The down side was what I saw at the Rogers Street area. Now admittedly some would consider me a fishing snob because I fly fish. What ever. There were 10 or 12 guys gear fishing the Rogers Street area. The only way I can describe what was going on was a SNAG FEST. A couple of the guys were using only bare hooks not even trying to disguise what they were doing.


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Brian Bischoff
9/4/2009 3:26:00 AM
Were u fishing for Silvers ? I,m from 30 miles above Spokane, Long drive for me ,but love that area! That Mt Walker view is cool!! Is this the first flush of fish? Is there a pink fishery in that river?
JAT
9/4/2009 7:19:00 AM
As far as I know the Quilcene River is known for Coho. The run should pick the middle of next week because of the rain expected the next few days. If you call the Quilcene Hatchery at (360) 765-3334 and then push 5 when you get the recording; you will be able to get a fish count and get idea of how hot the run is. The River is small between 40 and 75 feet wide and the water is only about 18" deep with deeper holes. Disregarding the snagging it is a nice place to fish. Most of the fish are bright. Since you are coming so far take a look at other rivers in the area. The Elwaha in Port Angeles. The Dungeness in Squim. Skokomish in Hoods Port. Good luck
Brian Bischoff
9/4/2009 1:19:00 PM
Thank you for the info,Do you need an Indian permit for the Eiwaha river, saw it open,s Oct,1rst. Do,es the Elwaha get a big run of Coho? Saw that your allowed 6 salmon a day, in the reg,s
JAT
9/4/2009 7:09:00 PM
Brian, if you need an Indian permit it would only be on the part of the river within the reservation at the mouth. It does get a good run of Coho. If you fish inside the Olympic National Park it is catch and release, fly fishing only.
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