July 7, 2021
Action: Postpone opening Baker Lake to retention of sockeye salmon.
Effective date: July 7, 2021 until further notice.
Species affected: Sockeye salmon.
Location: Baker Lake (Whatcom Co): Catch record card code: 825.
Rule: Baker Lake is closed to salmon fishing.
Reason for action: As of July 7, 2021, there are not enough sockeye in Baker Lake to provide meaningful opportunity.
Additional information: While Baker Lake will be closed to salmon fishing, the lake will remain open to fishing for other species as outlined in the 2021-2022 regulation pamphlet. WDFW will continue to monitor sockeye returns to the lake and will re-evaluate opening retention of sockeye after July 16.
Anglers should continue to regularly check the WDFW emergency rule updates web page and consider signing up for emailed regulation updates and rule change notifications for the latest information on Baker Lake. These web pages can be found at https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules/ and https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/lists.
Information contact: Mill Creek Regional Office, 425-775-1311
Effective date: July 7, 2021 until further notice.
Species affected: Sockeye salmon.
Location: Baker Lake (Whatcom Co): Catch record card code: 825.
Rule: Baker Lake is closed to salmon fishing.
Reason for action: As of July 7, 2021, there are not enough sockeye in Baker Lake to provide meaningful opportunity.
Additional information: While Baker Lake will be closed to salmon fishing, the lake will remain open to fishing for other species as outlined in the 2021-2022 regulation pamphlet. WDFW will continue to monitor sockeye returns to the lake and will re-evaluate opening retention of sockeye after July 16.
Anglers should continue to regularly check the WDFW emergency rule updates web page and consider signing up for emailed regulation updates and rule change notifications for the latest information on Baker Lake. These web pages can be found at https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules/ and https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/lists.
Information contact: Mill Creek Regional Office, 425-775-1311