June 6, 2025
Action: Opens hatchery Chinook retention and game fish seasons in portions of the Skykomish River.
Species affected: Hatchery Chinook, game fish.
Locations, effective dates, and rules:
Skykomish River, from the mouth to Wallace River:
- Salmon open June 10—July 10:
- Minimum size 12 inches. Daily limit four, including no more than two adults. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
- Anti-snagging rule and night closure in effect.
- Game fish open June 10—July 10:
- Dolly Varden/bull trout: Minimum size 20 inches. May be retained as part of trout daily limit.
- Trout: Statewide minimum size/daily limit; except cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout, minimum size 14 inches.
- Other game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit.
- Anti-snagging rule and night closure in effect.
Skykomish River, from the railroad bridge at Big Eddy upstream to the confluence of North and South forks:
- Game fish open June 10—July 13:
- Dolly Varden/bull trout: Minimum size 20 inches. May be retained as part of trout daily limit.
- Trout: Statewide minimum size/daily limit; except cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout, minimum size 14 inches.
- Other game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit.
- Anti-snagging rule, selective gear rules, and night closure in effect.
Reason for action: This salmon season is consistent with fisheries agreed to with co-managers during the 2025 North of Falcon (NOF) season-setting process. Chinook impacts agreed to during the NOF season-setting process are sufficient to allow for the game fish seasons listed in this rule.
Additional information: Fishery managers encourage anglers to sign up for Fishing Rule Change email notifications and to check for emergency rules on the WDFW website prior to fishing. Refer to the 2024-25 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for additional fishing rules.
Information contact: North Puget Sound Region, 425-775-1311