Sports Realm

Need to relax and have a quiet time by yourself or just a few of your buddies, if your into nature and specifically fishing then you might want to consider what the river of Hoquiam and the coast has to offer in terms of sights, sounds and some fishing action. Angling is a well recommended way of reducing stress and is a good meditative activity for both young and old.

If you are looking for a good enough experience of fishing in Hoquiam River, it will be a good idea to get some assistance from Hoquiam residents who are willing and able to accompany you in your fishing trip or better yet seek out professional fishing guides and for just a few dollars maximize your fishing experience. The river is stocked from hatcheries with Steelhead Smolts and has Salmon during the fall season. Though the river cannot be described as teeming with both species the Hoquiam River offers good enough numbers to satisfy any would be angler.

Salmon fishing is strictly regulated with existing regulations of the number, size and method of taking in keepers. As mentioned earlier the Salmon species that can be found in Hoquiam’s waters are Chinook or King Salmon and Coho with both fish being valued for their flesh whether smoked or cooked masterfully by whomever.

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.

If the fresh water of the river Hoquiam is not enough or you are simply looking for variety, the Hoquiam waterfront can give you just that, with its many piers and abutments and old pilings being perfect habitat for Sea Perch and its cousins being in steady supply for marine angling. If you are looking for more action Sea-run Cutthroats can also be found in decent enough numbers. Anglers are allowed to take home at least two fish a day if both catches are 14 inches in length. Fourteen inches is the legal size for Sea-run Cutthroats. The waterfront is also in the verge of being rehabilitated so depending on your timing, more activities and facilities maybe in store for any visitor to the Hoquiam waterfront.

Before or after fishing or going through with your Hoquiam nature experience you can also take time to appreciate and absorb some history and culture that the people of Hoquiam have been able to preserve as part of their communities heritage. Part of this heritage is the Polson museum that serves as a depository for Hoquiam City’s history. They also have the Hoquiam Castle and the Historic Olympic stadium and 7th street theatre. All of which are historical landmarks that amazingly are still serving their purpose as venues for Hoquiam’s culture and heritage. Hoquiam city is also host to the very famous Loggers Playday, an annual event that shares the lumber industry’s influence if not the golden era of Hoquiam as a community to people from all walks of life.

A boat ramp near the mouth of the Hoquiam River can be found off 28th street in Aberdeen about a quarter of a mile above the river mouth. So, come on and try out the relaxing and soothing experience of nature and the fishing experience in Hoquiam River.

Check out Wade Entezar and the lumber town of Hoquiam and it’s fisherman recognize the future how it got here.