Wenatchee River salmon season will not open in 2024

July 26, 2024

Action: Closes planned Wenatchee River salmon season.

Effective dates: Aug. 1 through Sept. 30, 2024.

Species affected: Chinook salmon.

Location: Wenatchee River (Chelan County) from mouth to the Icicle Road Bridge crossing the Wenatchee River (near Leavenworth).

Reason for action: The current and projected hatchery and natural-origin summer Chinook return to the Wenatchee River is below what is needed to meet minimum spawning escapement and broodstock objectives for the Wenatchee River.

Additional information: For additional information regarding this Wenatchee River rule change, please visit WDFW’s Salmon Fishing Current blog. All other rules listed in the 2024-25 Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for the Wenatchee River remain in effect. Anglers are advised to check WDFW's emergency rules website routinely for updates.

Information contact: Region 2 (Ephrata Office), 509-754-4624 or email TeamEphrata@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. 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.