May Creek closed to all fishing

June 5, 2025

Action: Closes all fishing.

Species affected: All species.

Effective dates: June 6, 2025, until further notice.

Location: May Creek (Snohomish County), a tributary to the Wallace River.

Reason for action: Limited allowable take of wild Chinook salmon in the Snohomish system necessitates this closure to conserve impacts for in-river fisheries.

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 fishing rules.

Information contact: North Puget Sound Region, 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. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

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.