Samish River to open for three days of Chinook fishing

September 14, 2023

Action: Opens Chinook salmon retention.

Effective date: Sept. 15 through Sept. 17, 2023.

Species affected: Chinook salmon.

Location: Samish River from mouth (Bayview-Edison Rd) to Thomas Rd. Bridge. (CRC 816)

Salmon Rules:

  • Daily limit 2 Chinook. Min. size 12”. Release all salmon other than Chinook.
  • Only 1 single-point hook allowed. Maximum Hook Gap of ¾”. Stationary gear rule. Night closure. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.

Reason for action: Broodstock needs are expected to be met, a harvestable surplus of Chinook allows for this harvest opportunity. 

Additional information: Consider downloading the Fish Washington app or signing up for fishery change notifications by email at https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/lists.

How to measure your hook gap:  

Shows example of how to measure hook gap, shows distance measured between point and shank
Photo by WDFW

 

To check for emergency fishing rules: https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/emergency-rules

QR code for emergency regulations webpage at https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/emergency-rules
Photo by WDFW

 

 

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.