February 19, 2025
Action: Sets fishing rules for 2025 spring Chinook season.
Species affected: Salmon and hatchery steelhead
Effective dates: March 1-April 6, 2025
Location: Deep River (Wahkiakum Co.)
Rule: Salmon and steelhead: Salmon and steelhead: Daily limit six, up to two adults may be retained of which no more than one may be an adult Chinook. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook. Release wild steelhead. Salmon minimum size 12 inches.
Reason for action: Sets 2025 spring salmon and steelhead season for Deep River consistent with the Compact Action of February 19, 2025. This fishery is set within allowable catch levels for upriver spring Chinook and to minimize impacts to other stocks of concern.
Additional information: All other permanent rules apply.
Staff will monitor the fishery in-season. After the closure of the fishery, staff will review catches and determine if additional fishing opportunity is warranted.
Staff will monitor the fishery in-season. After the closure of the fishery, staff will review catches and determine if additional fishing opportunity is warranted.
Fishery managers encourage anglers to sign up for Fishing Rule Change email notifications and to check for emergency rules on the WDFW website prior to fishing. Refer to the 2024-25 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for fishing rules.
Information contact: Region 5, 360-696-6211