Fishing to close in the Nooksack River, including all forks

Noosack River


by WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
5-21-2024
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Action: Closes all fishing.

Species affected: All species.

Effective dates and locations:

  • Mainstem Nooksack River from Lummi Indian Reservation boundary to confluence of North and South Forks: May 25 through July 31, 2024.
  • North Fork Nooksack River from the Highway 9 Bridge to Nooksack Falls: May 25 through Sept. 30, 2024.
  • Middle Fork Nooksack River from the mouth to the former City of Bellingham diversion dam: May 25 through Sept. 30, 2024.
  • South Fork Nooksack River from the mouth to Skookum Creek: May 25 through Sept. 30, 2024.

Reason for action: Necessary for the protection of spring Chinook and wild steelhead.

Information contactTeam Mill Creek, 425-775-1311.





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