Hoquiam Fishing – Salmon and Perch
Fishing is something that a lot of people really appreciate and in Hoquiam there’s the Hoquiam River that offers a variety of possibilities for amateur and sports fishermen alike. Fishing is a very relaxing activity and develops your patience and knowledge about the different kinds of fish and their habitat.
If you get to Hoquiam town you might want to ask around for some local help in getting to the better spots for angling along the Hoquiam River. The species that you most likely will encounter are Steelhead Smolts, Coho Salmon and Chinook, with the Steelheads stocked from hatcheries and the Salmon coming in during the fall season. The river is not a sporting fisherman’s dream location but is rather a decent enough spot for some quiet, recreational fishing.
The river’s Salmon population is managed most especially in the fall season and anyone interested in Salmon fishing should refer to the most updated copy of the rules and regulations regarding Salmon fishing. Hoquiam River offers both Coho and Chinook species that are definitely good eating.
Salmon can only be taken with single barbless hooks in the fall season only. Such rules are to be followed to the letter with individuals found to be not following such rules are punishable with fines and maybe more serious sanctions. Make it a point that you get a copy of, or clear with knowledgeable residents, the exact rules and regulations regarding Salmon fishing in the River Hoquiam.
Chinook and Coho like all Salmon are migratory fish that spawn in fresh water but grow and live most of their lives in the ocean. The amazing thing about Salmon is their ability to find the exact freshwater rivers where they were laid as eggs and fertilized, swimming against the current to spawn and in most species die.
The Hoquiam waterfront offers fishing adventures also, aside from the other possible water activities that can be done in this marine environment. Fish that can be caught in the area are Perch, Striped Sea Perch and other fish that inhabit the historical pilings of the piers and various abutments that litter the entire waterfront. Those who are seeking a more challenging species can go after Sea-run Cutthroats that give more fight but be mindful of the regulations when taking in your catch since only fish that are fourteen inches in length can be taken and a maximum of two fish a day can be taken home. The rest should be catch and release to maintain healthy breeding numbers.
While in Hoquiam town, you can visit the other attractions that the city has to offer aside from it wonderful nature and amazing flora and fauna, there’s the Hoquiam Castle bed and breakfast that is a historical heritage site, same as the 7th Street Theater and the Olympic Stadium, history preserved and still serving the residents of Hoquiam and if that is not enough history then the Polson House Museum is a must visit. The Polson Museum is a treasure trove of Hoquiam heritage both in terms of its industry and its people. Hoquiam city also hosts the internationally renowned Loggers Play day where various competitions about lumber cutting and the various skills of lumberjacks are displayed.
You can easily get to Hoquiam River by following the 28th street going to the boat ramp near the mouth of the river itself.
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