Just curious what part of the Sky or Sno are open to Salmon fishing right now? And are there any sections where retention of chinook are allowed? I paddle up there quite a bit and would love to dip a rod if there are legal areas. Thx

JumpinJim the WDFW regs are a good place to looks for rules.. ;) wink wink..

the Skykomish is only open for salmon September 1-December 31. it is also catch and release for Pinks and Chinooks.

WDFW? that sounds like WWJD. What I am confused on is does it stand for What Do Fish Want or does it stand for What Do Fishermen Want??? Why does it all have to be so complex.. I just want to catch fish anywhere, anytime and with anyone I want.

I wish WDFW would develop an app that utilizes GPS and includes emergency rules.

sky is open for kings. http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/emergency_rules/2012/wsr_12-15-029.pdf

These are the listed emergency rules, please indicate the one you think deals with the Sky, I sure don't see it.

This list shows all emergency rules currently in effect. For expired emergency rules, see Historical Rule Updates.

August 2012

Changes to ocean salmon season
Lake Wenatchee sockeye fishery extended, daily catch limit increased
Fall chinook harvest to be allowed in the Snake River
Kokanee daily limit increased at Merwin Reservoir
Trout daily limit increased at Swift Reseroir; modified landlocked salmon rules to be in effect
Summer chinook mark selective fishery to open in the Wenatchee River
Lake Wenatchee sockeye fishery opens Aug. 4

July 2012

Barbless hooks required in Willapa Bay tributaries
Fishing to open on Salmon Creek
Columbia River sturgeon fishery extended in the Dalles Pool
Mark-selective fall chinook fishery on lower Columbia River
Changes to ocean salmon season
Recreational bottomfishing to close in Marine Areas 3 and 4
Boat limits allowed during Baker Lake sockeye fishery
Two-pole fishing allowed in lower section of Okanogan River
Internal combustion motors allowed on section of the Yakima River
Chinook salmon daily limit change in Marine Area 4
7" to 14" slot limit for kokanee at Cle Elum, Cooper lakes
Sockeye retention prohibited from Bonneville Dam upstream to Highway 395 Bridge in Pasco
Recreational spot shrimp fishing closing July 11 in eastern Strait
Gear restrictions implemented on the Skagit River

June 2012

Clarification of sturgeon sanctuary boundary line
Columbia River estuary sturgeon fishery to close a few days early
Kendall Slough (North Fork Nooksack River) closes to fishing
Mandatory release of externally tagged salmon on upper Columbia River and key tributaries
Halibut fishing to close in Marine Area 2 Friday June 8, Halibut fishing will re-open in Marine Areas 3 and 4 June 14
Upper Klickitat River to open for hatchery adult spring chinook
Southern portion of Marine Area 7 will close for recreational shrimp fishing

May 2012

Sturgeon retention to end in John Day Pool, but continue four extra days in Bonneville Pool

February 2012

2012 sport sturgeon retention in the lower Columbia River