Coho fisheries open on Snohomish, Skykomish, and Snoqualmie rivers

October 28, 2022

Action: Opens coho fisheries.

Effective date: Oct. 29 through Nov. 6, 2022

Species affected: Coho salmon.

Locations:

Snohomish River, from mouth to confluence of the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers
Skykomish River, from mouth to confluence of North and South forks
Snoqualmie River, from mouth to Snoqualmie Falls

Rule: Salmon daily limit 2. Min. size 12”. Release all salmon other coho.

Reason for action: In-season updates indicate Snohomish River spawning escapement will be met. Returns are sufficient for a recreational harvest fishery.

Additional information: Anglers may retain both wild and hatchery coho in this fishery.

All other permanent regulations apply. See the 2022/2023 Washington Sport Rules pamphlet, available at https://www.eregulations.com/washington/fishing.

Information contact: WDFW Region 4 Office, teammillcreek@dfw.wa.gov

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions 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 toll free 866-880-5431.

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