Part of Skagit River to temporarily close to fishing

June 24, 2022

Action: Temporarily closes a section of the Skagit River to all fishing.

Effective date: June 28 through June 29, 2022

Species affected: All species.

Location: Skagit River (Skagit County); from the Highway 9 bridge in Sedro Woolley to 200' downstream of the mouth of the Baker River.

Rule: Closed to all fishing.

Reason for action: This area of the Skagit River will close to all fishing to avoid conflicts during scheduled treaty fisheries.

Additional information: The area around the mouth of the Baker River (from 200" downstream to 200' upstream,) is closed to all fishing under permanent rules listed in the Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet.

Anglers are asked to respect tribal fishers and reminded to not interfere with tribal fisheries.

There will be future periodic closures to prevent conflicts during scheduled tribal fisheries. Conflicts that arise during ongoing fisheries could lead to additional time and area closures to reduce conflicts.

In-season closures or other management actions will be announced as soon as possible. Consider downloading the FishWA app or signing up for fishery change notifications by email at https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/lists.

Information contact: Mill Creek Regional Office, 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.