North Fork Nooksack River fishery update

February 3, 2023

Action: Returns all sections of North Fork Nooksack River to permanent rules as listed in the 2022-23 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet.

Effective dates: Feb. 4 through Feb. 15, 2023

Species affected: Game fish.

Locations: Nooksack River, North Fork

Reason for action: Kendall Hatchery eggtake goals for hatchery steelhead have been reached, allowing opportunity for recreational anglers to access surplus hatchery steelhead that remain in the system.

Additional information: Permanent rules for North Fork Nooksack River are listed in the 2022-23 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet, which can be found at: https://www.eregulations.com/washington/fishing/.

Nooksack River mainstem and all other forks are currently closed to all fishing under permanent rules.

Information contact: Team Mill Creek: 425-775-1311 or TeamMillCreek@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. 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.