2013-01-29

2014-01-25

Stillaguamish River reopens to fishing,

WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE  
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
http://wdfw.wa.gov
January 23, 2014
Stillaguamish River reopens to fishing,
Cascade River remains closed
Action: Reopens the Fortson Hole section of the North Fork Stillaguamish River to fishing.
Effective dates: Jan. 24 through Jan. 31, 2014.
Species affected:   All species.
Locations:

• The North Fork Stillaguamish River reopens from the Swede Heaven Bridge downstream approximately 4 river miles to the French Creek confluence. 
• The Cascade River, a tributary of the Skagit River, remains closed from the Rockport-Cascade Road downstream to the mouth.

Reasons for action: Closures on both rivers were necessary to allow the Whitehorse and Marblemount hatcheries to collect sufficient winter steelhead broodstock to meet egg take needs. The Whitehorse Hatchery has now collected sufficient winter steelhead broodstock to reopen the North Fork Stillaguamish River.
Other information: The Cascade River will re-open to fishing as listed in the 2013-14 Fishing in Washington sport fishing pamphlet.
Information Contact: Jennifer Whitney, Stillaguamish River 425-775-1311 ext. 107. Brett Barkdull, Skagit River 360-466-4345 ext. 270

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431. 

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2014-01-11

2014-01-07

Fishing to close on the Nooksack River

January 7, 2014
Fishing to close on the Nooksack River
Action: Close the Nooksack River and forks to fishing.
Effective dates: Jan. 9, through Jan. 31, 2014.
Species affected:   All species.
Locations:

• The Nooksack River from mouth to the confluence of the North and South Forks.
• The South Fork Nooksack from mouth to Skookum Creek.
• The Middle Fork Nooksack from mouth to city of Bellingham diversion dam.
• The North Fork from mouth to Nooksack Falls.

Reasons for action:   The Kendall Hatchery has been unable to collect enough returning hatchery winter steelhead broodstock to meet egg take needs. Closure of the fishery is necessary to collect sufficient fish to meet egg take needs.
Other information: On Feb. 1 the fisheries will re-open to fishing as listed in the 2013-14 sport fishing pamphlet.

Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, 360-466-4345 ext. 270. 

2014-01-06

2014-01-05

2014-01-04

Portion of North Fork Stillaguamish river will close to fishing Jan 6

January 3, 2014

Portions of the Cascade and Stillaguamish
rivers will close to fishing

Action: Portions of the Cascade and Stillaguamish rivers will be closed to fishing.

Effective dates: Jan. 6, through Jan. 31, 2014.

Species affected:   All species.

Locations:

• The Cascade River, a tributary of the Skagit River, from the Rockport-Cascade Road downstream to the mouth.
• The North Fork Stillaguamish River, from the Swede Heaven Bridge downstream approximately 4 river miles to the French Creek confluence. This closure includes the Whitehorse Hatchery intake and Fortson Hole area of the North Fork Stillaguamish.

Reasons for action:   The Marblemount and Whitehorse hatcheries have been unable to collect enough returning hatchery winter steelhead broodstock to meet egg take needs. Closing the fisheries is necessary to collect sufficient fish to meet egg take needs.

Other information: On Feb. 1 the fisheries will re-open to fishing as listed in the 2013-14 sport fishing pamphlet or sooner if egg take goals at the hatcheries are met.

Information Contact: Jennifer Whitney, Stillaguamish River 425-775-1311 ext. 107. Brett Barkdull, Skagit River 360-466-4345 ext. 270.  

Happy New Year & Tight Lines to ALL