September 24, 2024
Action: Reduces salmon (coho) daily limit to one (1).
Effective date: Sept. 26, 2024, until further notice.
Species affected: Coho salmon.
Location: Stillaguamish River from Marine Drive (south of Stanwood) upstream to forks.
Reason for action: Catch of coho in the marine area adjacent to the Stillaguamish River greatly exceeded pre-season expectations. While early indicators are that coho returns to river systems neighboring the Stillaguamish are strong, it is too early to assess abundance returning to the Stillaguamish. A reduction to the daily limit for the recreational fishery will allow the fishery to continue prior to having in-season indicators of the number of coho returning to the river, while minimizing the risk of not meeting conservation objectives for Stillaguamish coho.
Additional information: This area remains open to salmon fishing through Oct. 31. Minimum size is 12 inches. Release Chinook and chum.
Information contact: Mill Creek (Region 4 Office), 425-775-1311 or email teammillcreek@dfw.wa.gov.