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Fish Report for 5-15-2024
Skykomish River opening delayed with a limited opening around Reiter Ponds scheduled for June 15
5-15-2024
WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
Action: Closes all fishing in Skykomish River, with a limited opening in the Reiter Ponds area from June 15 to July 10.
Species affected: All species.
Effective dates: May 25, 2024, until further notice.
Specific dates, locations, and rules for Skykomish River:
From the mouth to Highway 2 Bridge:
- May 25, 2024, until further notice: Closed to all fishing.
From Highway 2 Bridge to 1,000 feet downstream of Reiter Ponds outlet:
- May 25 through June 14, 2024: Closed to all fishing.
- June 15 through July 10, 2024:
- All species: Night closure and anti-snagging rule in effect. Bait prohibited.
- Dolly Varden/bull trout: Minimum size is 20 inches. May be retained as part of trout daily limit.
- Other trout: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout minimum size is 14 inches.
- Other gamefish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit.
- July 11, 2024, until further notice: Closed to all fishing.
From 1,000 feet downstream of Reiter Ponds outlet to 1,500 feet upstream of Reiter Ponds outlet:
- May 25 through June 14, 2024: Closed to all fishing.
- June 15 through July 10, 2024:
- All species: Night closure and anti-snagging rule in effect. Bait prohibited. Fishing from any floating device is prohibited.
- Dolly Varden/bull trout: Minimum size is 20 inches. May be retained as part of trout daily limit.
- Other trout: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout minimum size is 14 inches.
- Other gamefish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit.
- July 11, 2024, until further notice: Closed to all fishing.
From 1,500 feet upstream of Reiter Ponds outlet to confluence of North and South forks:
- May 25 through June 14, 2024: Closed to all fishing.
- June 15 through July 10, 2024:
- All species: Night closure and anti-snagging rule in effect. Bait prohibited.
- Dolly Varden/bull trout: Minimum size is 20 inches. May be retained as part of trout daily limit.
- Other trout: Statewide minimum size/daily limit, except: Cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout minimum size 14 inches.
- Other gamefish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit.
- July 11, 2024, until further notice: Closed to all fishing.
This emergency rule overrides rules published in the 2023/24 Washington Sportfishing Rules pamphlet until further notice.
Reason for action: Limited allowable take of wild Chinook in the Snohomish system necessitates strict controls to conserve impacts for Fall in-river fisheries. More information regarding Snohomish Basin wild Chinook conservation and recovery efforts can be found HERE.
Additional information: Much of the Snohomish Basin is closed until further notice. Additional Snohomish Basin closures can be found HERE. Please see the 2023/24 rules pamphlet for additional rules and opportunities. The Fish Washington mobile app is another resource for up-to-date rules and opportunities. Anglers can be notified of all fishing rule changes as they are announced by signing up for WDFW rule change emails.
Information contact: Team Mill Creek, 425-775-1311.
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