North Fork Nooksack River fishery update

February 3, 2023

Action: Returns all sections of North Fork Nooksack River to permanent rules as listed in the 2022-23 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet.

Effective dates: Feb. 4 through Feb. 15, 2023

Species affected: Game fish.

Locations: Nooksack River, North Fork

Reason for action: Kendall Hatchery eggtake goals for hatchery steelhead have been reached, allowing opportunity for recreational anglers to access surplus hatchery steelhead that remain in the system.

Additional information: Permanent rules for North Fork Nooksack River are listed in the 2022-23 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet, which can be found at: https://www.eregulations.com/washington/fishing/.

Nooksack River mainstem and all other forks are currently closed to all fishing under permanent rules.

Information contact: Team Mill Creek: 425-775-1311 or 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.

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.