Wenatchee River closing for salmon fishing

June 21, 2023

Action: Closes salmon fishing.

Effective date: One hour after official sunset on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Species affected: Chinook salmon.

Location: Wenatchee River (Chelan County) from the Highway 2 Bridge crossing the Wenatchee River in Leavenworth to the upstream point of the confluence with the Icicle River and from that point to a line perpendicular with the Wenatchee River to the opposite riverbank (adjacent to the Leavenworth Golf Course).

Reason for action: In-season catch-and-release estimates indicate impact limits on wild spring Chinook will have been met at the end of the day on June 23.

Additional information: The Icicle River is still scheduled to remain open until June 30, 2023 but could potentially close earlier if ESA impacts rates are met, the non-treaty harvest share is met, and/or if additional broodstock are needed. Anglers are advised to check the WDFW emergency rules webpage for updates.

Information contact: Travis Maitland, District 7 Fish Biologist, 509-665-3337 or Chad Jackson, Region 2 Fish Program manager, 509-754-4624.

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.