The North Fork Nooksack River re-opens to fishing

January 23, 2009

North Fork Nooksack River re-opens to fishing

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Action: The section of the North Fork of the Nooksack River previously closed will reopen to fishing for all game fish.

Effective date: Feb. 1, 2009

Species affected: All gamefish

Location: The North Fork Nooksack River from the yellow post located at the upstream corner of the hatchery grounds, approximately 1,000 feet upstream of the mouth of Kendall Creek, downstream to the Mosquito Lake Road Bridge.

Reason for action: Hatchery winter steelhead broodstock collection will be completed on Jan. 31, 2009. Hatchery steelhead not retained at the hatchery by this date are available for harvest.

Other information: See the WDFW Fishing in Washington rules pamphlet, 2008/2009 edition, for a complete listing of fishing seasons and regulations.

Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, 360-466-4345 x 270

barkdbcb@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.