Stillaguamish River coho salmon daily limit reduced

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.

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. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

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.