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.