Much of Snohomish system opening delayed

May 14, 2024

Action: Closes all fishing.

Species affected: All species.

Effective dates: May 25, 2024, until further notice.

Locations:

  • Will not open as scheduled May 25, 2024, and will remain closed to all fishing until further notice:
    • Snohomish River from mouth upstream;
    • Snoqualmie River from mouth to Snoqualmie Falls;
    • Skykomish River, North Fork; upstream to Bear Creek Falls;
    • Skykomish River, South Fork; from mouth to 600 feet downstream of Sunset Falls fishway;
    • Cherry Creek;
    • Raging River;
    • Sultan River;
    • Tolt River from mouth to confluence of North and South Forks; and
    • Wallace River from mouth to 200 feet upstream of water intake of salmon hatchery.
  • See separate Fishing Rule Change for Skykomish River limited opening HERE.

This emergency rule overrides rules published in the 2023/24 Washington Sportfishing Rules pamphlet until further notice.

Reason for action: Limited allowable take of wild Chinook in the Snohomish system necessitates strict controls to conserve impacts for fall in-river fisheries. More information regarding Snohomish Basin wild Chinook conservation and recovery efforts can be found HERE.

 

Additional information: Skykomish River from U.S. Highway 2 upstream to the forks, will open June 15. See Skykomish River Fishing Rule Change for additional information. 

Please see the 2023/24 rules pamphlet for additional rules and opportunities. 

The Fish Washington mobile app is another resource for up-to-date rules and opportunities. 

Anglers can be notified of all fishing rule changes as they are announced by signing up for WDFW rule change emails.

 

Information contact: Team Mill Creek, 425-775-1311.

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.