WDFW: Skagit River from Highway 9 to Baker River to temporarily close to all fishing

By on August 23, 2021
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Skagit River from Highway 9 to Baker River to temporarily close to all fishing

Action: Closes all recreational fishing during dates listed.

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

Effective dates:

  • Tuesday, Aug. 31 through Wednesday, Sept. 1
  • Tuesday, Sept. 7 through Thursday, Sept. 9
  • Tuesday, Sept. 14 through Thursday, Sept. 16
  • Tuesday, Oct. 5 through Wednesday, Oct. 6
  • Tuesday, Oct. 12 through Wednesday, Oct. 13
  • Tuesday, Oct. 19 through Wednesday, Oct. 20

Species affected: All species.

Rule: Closed to all fishing.

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

Additional information: Anglers are asked to respect tribal fishers and reminded to not interfere with tribal fisheries. Continued conflicts could lead to additional time and area closures.

Information contact: Mill Creek Regional Office, (425) 775-1311

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