Portion of Cascade River to close two days per week

May 24, 2021

Action: Closes a section of the Cascade River to all fishing on Sundays and Mondays.

Effective date: June 1 through July 15, 20201

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 Tuesdays through Saturdays 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. 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.