Fishing on the Cascade River for coho salmon open seven days per week

October 27, 2022

Action: Opens coho salmon fishing seven days per week

Location: Cascade River from mouth to Rockport-Cascade Road

Effective date: Immediately, through Nov. 30, 2022

Species affected: Coho salmon

Rules:

  • Open to coho salmon fishing seven days per week
  • Use of bait (including scent or flavoring) is prohibited
  • Anti-snagging rules
  • Night closure
  • Daily limit 4 coho. Minimum size 12”. Release all other species

Reason for action: Treaty coho salmon fisheries in the Cascade River have concluded, therefore closure days are no longer necessary to avoid gear conflicts.

Additional information: This section of the Cascade River will reopen to game fish Dec. 1, seven days per week, as listed under permanent rules in the 2022/2023 Washington Sport Fishing Rules.

Information contact: Mill Creek Regional Office, 425-775-1311

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.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.