WDFW rescinds selective gear rules on the Skagit River
Action: Rescinds the selective gear requirement scheduled to be in place during the first five days (June 11-15) of the Skagit River sockeye fishery. Bait may be used throughout the sockeye fishery scheduled June 11 through July 15.
Effective dates: June 11 through June 15, 2017.
Species affected: Sockeye salmon.
Location: SKAGIT RIVER (Skagit County) from Hwy. 536 at Mt. Vernon (Memorial Hwy. Bridge) to the mouth of Gilligan Creek.
Daily limit: 3 sockeye salmon only.
Reason for action: This action is required to provide consistency in gear rules for the duration of the sockeye fishery.
Other information: Night closure is in effect. Bait may be used. The season may close earlier if the guideline is attained.
The sockeye fishery, along with other fisheries on the Skagit River, are tentatively scheduled to close June 28, 29, July 6, 7, and 11 to avoid gear conflicts with tribal fisheries scheduled those dates. Those dates may change as catches and river conditions change. For updates, anglers should check the emergency rule webpage at https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/
The sockeye fishery at Baker Lake will open on July 8 with a 4-fish daily limit. Please refer to the Baker sockeye webpage located at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/
Information contact: Mill Creek Regional Office, (425) 775-1311.
Oregon salmon fishing guides are offering guided salmon fishing trips for Washington anglers suffering from extensive closures in Washington state.
