Skagit River from Hwy 9 Bridge to Baker River will open Oct. 12

October 11, 2022

Skagit River from Hwy 9 Bridge to Baker River will be open Oct. 12

Actions: Opens area from Hwy. 9 Bridge to Baker River previously scheduled for closure Oct 12. Maintains bait prohibited from mouth to Cascade River Rd. (Marblemount Bridge).

Effective dates: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022

Species affected: All species

Locations and Rules: Skagit River (Skagit County)

  1. From the mouth to Hwy. 9 Bridge in Sedro Woolley: Open under rules listed in 2022/23 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet, except use of bait (including scents and flavors) prohibited for all species.
  2. From Hwy. 9 Bridge in Sedro Woolley to Baker River: Open under rules listed in 2022/23 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet, except use of bait (including scents and flavors) prohibited for all species.
  3. From Baker River to Cascade River Rd. (Marblemount Bridge): Open under rules listed in 2022/23 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet, except use of bait (including scents and flavors) prohibited for all species.

 

Reason for action: Tribal comanagers informed WDFW that the fishery scheduled from Hwy. 9 Bridge to Baker River on Oct.12 will not occur, so the area closure isn’t necessary. There may be future periodic closures scheduled from Hwy. 9 Bridge to Baker River to avoid gear conflicts with treaty fisheries.

Additional information: Anglers are asked to respect tribal fishers and reminded to not interfere with tribal fisheries. Conflicts continue to lead to additional time and area closures to reduce conflicts. Fisheries are actively monitored by WDFW. Anglers are asked to cooperate with creel personnel collecting catch information. Monitoring and evaluation of fisheries is an important part of ensuring we are meeting our conservation goals for salmon.

In-season closure, reopening, or other management actions will be announced as soon as possible. Please 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. 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.