Temporary closure scheduled for Skagit River from Highway 9 to Baker River

September 16, 2024

Action: Closes all fishing from Highway 9 to the Baker River. 

Effective dates: Sept. 18-19, 2024. 

Species affected: All species.

Location: Skagit River (Skagit County), from the Highway 9 Bridge in Sedro Woolley to the mouth of the Baker River.

Reason for action: This area of the Skagit River will close to all fishing to avoid gear conflicts during scheduled treaty fisheries.

Additional information: Anglers are asked to respect tribal fishers and reminded to not interfere with tribal fisheries.

Future closures in this area are tentatively planned for Sept. 22-24 and Oct. 1-2. Regulations for these fisheries will be announced closer to the scheduled dates. Conflicts that arise during ongoing fisheries could lead to additional time and area closures.

In-season closures or other management actions will be announced as soon as possible. Anglers can be notified of any in-season rule changes as they are announced by signing up for email notifications, downloading the Fish Washington mobile app, or visiting the WDFW emergency rules webpage.         

Information contact: Mill Creek Regional Office 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.