January 23, 2014
Action: Reopen the Nooksack River to fishing for all game fish.
Effective dates: Jan. 24, 2014
Species affected: All gamefish.
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 Creek Hatchery has met broodstock needs from returning hatchery winter steelhead to meet basin production goals.
Other information: Please see the Sport fishing Rules 2013/2014 pamphlet edition, FISHING IN WASHINGTON, for a complete listing of fishing seasons and regulations.
Information Contact: Brett Barkdull 360-466-4345 x 270 barkdbcb@dfw.wa.gov
Effective dates: Jan. 24, 2014
Species affected: All gamefish.
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 Creek Hatchery has met broodstock needs from returning hatchery winter steelhead to meet basin production goals.
Other information: Please see the Sport fishing Rules 2013/2014 pamphlet edition, FISHING IN WASHINGTON, for a complete listing of fishing seasons and regulations.
Information Contact: Brett Barkdull 360-466-4345 x 270 barkdbcb@dfw.wa.gov