AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Quillayute River system closing to all fishing on Monday

Low wild coho returns the cause

Quillayute River system closes to fishing Monday

PORT ANGELES — The Quillayute River and its tributaries, the Sol Duc, Dickey, Bogachiel and Calawah rivers, will close to all fishing beginning Monday and continuing through Nov. 22.

This closure includes all fish species and recreational and tribal fisheries.

Early season abundance indicators confirm the returning Quillayute River wild coho run is below harvestable levels, according to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The state said this conservation measure is necessary to allow more fish to reach the spawning grounds in order to meet wild escapement goals.

The Quileute Tribe, Olympic National Park and WDFW have agreed to close their respective fisheries to protect wild coho.

The rivers will re-open to fishing on Nov. 23 when coho have cleared the fishing area.

Basketball refs wanted

PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Basketball Officials Association, or NOBOA, is currently recruiting new members to help officiate the upcoming 2019-2020 middle and high school boys and girls basketball seasons.

NOBOA covers all nine school districts across the North Olympic Peninsula.

The organization offers a full training program, teamwork and camaraderie, as well as paid travel and game opportunities.

Those interested should contact Brian Edmiston at 360-670-7273.

PAHS alumni game

PORT ANGELES — Players are sought for a Port Angeles High School Alumni Basketball Game planned for Nov. 29.

The game will be held at the high school gym from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The cost is $5 to play and proceeds will support the Roughrider boys basketball program.

For more information, contact head coach Kasey Ulin at 360-640-1845 or email knowlimit10@hotmail.com.

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