Stillaguamish River system to close to fishing

February 12, 2010

Action: Close the Stillaguamish River to fishing.

Effective dates: Feb. 18 through June 4, 2010.

Species affected: All game fish species.

Closure locations:
- The Stillaguamish River from sloughs downstream of Marine Drive to forks.

- The North Fork of the Stillaguamish from the mouth to Swede Heaven Bridge.

- The South Fork of the Stillaguamish from the mouth to the Mt. Loop Hwy. Bridge (above Granite Falls).

- Canyon Creek from the mouth at the South Fork of the Stillaguamish to the forks.

Reason for action: This action will reduce the incidental hooking mortalities of wild steelhead.

Information contacts: Jennifer Whitney, District 13 fish biologist, (425) 775-1311; Annette Hoffmann, Region 4 Fish Program manager, (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.