Portion of Cascade River to close three days per week

May 18, 2020

Action: Closes part of the Cascade River to all fishing Monday through Wednesday each week.

Effective date: June 1 through July 15, 2020.

Species affected: All species.

Location: Cascade River (Skagit Co.) from the mouth to Rockport-Cascade Rd. Bridge.

Reason for action: This section of the Cascade River will close to all fishing to avoid gear conflicts with treaty fisheries scheduled weekly on those days.

Additional information: This section of the Cascade River will be open Thursdays through Sundays under the gear and harvest rules outlined in the Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet.

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.