Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
NOOSACK- On Saturday, January 22, 2022, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reopened gamefish in areas of the Nooksack River under rules listed in the 2021-2022 Washington Sport Fishing Rules Pamphlet.
Due to the Kendall hatchery steelhead broodstock goal being met, gamefish, including hatchery winter steelhead are legal to fish in Nooksack River mainstem, North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork.
Fishing seasons were closed throughout the Nooksack River to maximize egg-take for the hatchery winter steelhead return in a year when fewer fish were forecast than what would be needed to make the broodstock goal. The broodstock goal has been met so the remaining hatchery winter steelhead fish’ are harvestable surplus that can be targeted and retained per the 2021-2022 Washington Sport Fishing Rules.
Sections will close per the regulation pamphlet closure dates.
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