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Olympic National Park (48.09, -124.64)
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Olympic National Park, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
4 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury
What's safe to eat from Olympic National Park
Bullhead Catfish
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Largemouth Bass
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Northern Pikeminnow
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Do not eat due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Yellow Perch
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 | For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Is it legal to keep?
These are Washington's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Smallmouth Bass | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Rainbow Trout | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Washington — Washington DFW
Getting on the water
- Boat ramp boat ramp 1.6 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 2.2 mi Directions
- Swan Bay Boat Launch boat ramp 2.5 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 4.2 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.