Action: Opens a section of the North Fork Nooksack River to hatchery spring Chinook fishing and retention. 

Effective date: May 28 through June 12, 2022

Species affected: Hatchery spring Chinook

Location: Nooksack River, North Fork (Whatcom Co.) from the Hwy. 9 Bridge to the yellow marker at the upstream side of the Kendall Hatchery. CRC (790).

Rule: Daily limit 2 hatchery Chinook. Minimum size is 12”. Release all other salmon. Night closure and anti-snagging rule in effect.

Reason for action: The hatchery spring Chinook forecast is sufficient to allow in-river harvest opportunity.

Additional information: The fishery will be monitored and may close earlier than scheduled if the total encounters agreed to may be reached or may be considered for extension if maximum encounters are not likely to be exceeded. Anglers are asked to cooperate 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