Action: Extends hatchery spring Chinook fishing and retention in a section of the North Fork Nooksack River.
Effective date: Immediately, through July 10, 2022.
Species affected: Hatchery spring Chinook.
Location: North Fork Nooksack River (Whatcom Co.); from the HWY 9 Bridge to the yellow marker at the upstream side of Kendall Hatchery.
Rule: Daily limit 2 hatchery Chinook, min. size 12″. Release all other salmon. Night Closure and Anti-snagging rules in effect.
Reason for action: The hatchery spring Chinook forecast is sufficient to allow additional in-river harvest opportunity and current catch is within conservation guidelines.
Additional information: River conditions have continued to be poor for sport fishing throughout most of this season and catch remains within guidelines. The fishery will continue to be monitored and may close earlier than scheduled if the total agreed-to encounters are reached. There will be no further extensions for this fishery.
A continued thank you to the anglers who have participated in this fishery for their cooperation with creel personnel collecting catch information. Monitoring and evaluation of fisheries is an important part of ensuring we are meeting our conservation goals for salmon.
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 fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
Source: https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules/erule.jsp?id=2876
