Anglers must release all salmon except hatchery coho on Snohomish, Skykomish, Snoqualmie and Wallace

[JoshH]

I am sure most have seen this, but everything is now closed to the retention of native coho.

October 27, 2017






Anglers must release all salmon except hatchery coho on Snohomish, Skykomish, Snoqualmie and Wallace Rivers



Action: Release all salmon except for hatchery coho (marked with a clipped adipose fin) on the Snohomish, Skykomish, Snoqualmie and Wallace Rivers.

Effective dates: Sunday, Oct. 29, through Dec. 31, 2017.

Species affected: All salmon.

Locations:

Snohomish River, mouth confluence with Skykomish and Snoqualmie.

Skykomish River, mouth to confluence of North and South Forks.

Snoqualmie River, mouth to Snoqualmie Falls.

Wallace River, mouth to above hatchery water intake.

Reason for action: Spawning ground surveys, counts at the Sunset Falls trap, and Wallace Hatchery rack returns indicate that the run sizes of coho and pink salmon in the Snohomish watershed are well below pre-season forecasts. To protect future runs, spawning escapement goals must be met. Fisheries may be reopened if escapement goals are projected to be met.

Additional information: Gamefish and trout remain open as described in the 2017-18 Fishing Rules Pamphlet.

Information contact: WDFW, Mill Creek, Region 4 Office, (425) 775-1311.

[riverhunter]

Has anyone been fishing the upper stretches of the skykomish/Wallace? If so is it still producing? I am debating on where to go on Wednesday as I have a day off. I would rather be chasing coho then chum if it's still producing. You can pm me if you like. Also if anyone wants a fishing partner on Wednesday I'll be open all morning up until about 1pm