Action: Portions of the Cascade and Stillaguamish rivers will be closed to fishing.
Effective dates: Jan. 6, through Jan. 31, 2014.
Species affected: All species.
Locations:
The Cascade River, a tributary of the Skagit River, from the Rockport-Cascade Road downstream to the mouth.
The North Fork Stillaguamish River, from the Swede Heaven Bridge downstream approximately 4 river miles to the French Creek confluence. This closure includes the Whitehorse Hatchery intake and Fortson Hole area of the North Fork Stillaguamish.
Reasons for action: The Marblemount and Whitehorse hatcheries have been unable to collect enough returning hatchery winter steelhead broodstock to meet egg take needs. Closure of the fisheries are needed to collect sufficient fish to meet egg take needs.
Other information: On Feb. 1 the fisheries will re-open to fishing as listed in the 2013-14 Fishing in Washington sport fishing pamphlet or sooner if egg take goals at the hatcheries are met.
Information Contact: Jennifer Whitney, Stillaguamish River 425-775-1311 ext. 107. Brett Barkdull, Skagit River 360-466-4345 ext. 270
Portions of the Cascade and Stillaguamish rivers will close
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Re: Portions of the Cascade and Stillaguamish rivers will cl
Although it's not surprising. They'll show up and they'll open it again.
Re: Portions of the Cascade and Stillaguamish rivers will cl
Looks like the sky is gunna get a little more crowded 
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Steelheadin360
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Re: Portions of the Cascade and Stillaguamish rivers will cl
spoonman wrote:Looks like the sky is gunna get a little more crowded
Its next on the choppin block
Re: Portions of the Cascade and Stillaguamish rivers will cl
Hopefully they show up before the end of the month. They are around,just spread out. Makes it kinda fun actually, been picking up steelhead in places I havent fished for years because usually they just race right to the hatchery
Re: Portions of the Cascade and Stillaguamish rivers will cl
Same here. Well before I got sick and was still fishing. better get out there soon, because as soon as I get better, some fish gonna die.
Re: Portions of the Cascade and Stillaguamish rivers will cl
Wanted to go with you thus weekend but had to head up to bc to deal with some family stuff. On my way back though. Prob hit the bank for a couple hours in the morning.
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Re: Portions of the Cascade and Stillaguamish rivers will cl
WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 http://wdfw.wa.gov" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; <http://wdfw.wa.gov/>
[CLARIFICATION: This version of an earlier Fishing Rule Change notice specifies that fishing will remain closed on the Cascade River until Feb. 1, 2014. Please use this version.]
January 23, 2014
Stillaguamish River reopens to fishing, Cascade River remains closed
Action: Reopens the Fortson Hole section of the North Fork Stillaguamish River to fishing.
Effective dates: Jan. 24 through Jan. 31, 2014.
Species affected: All species.
Locations:
* The North Fork Stillaguamish River reopens from the Swede Heaven Bridge downstream approximately 4 river miles to the French Creek confluence.
* The Cascade River, a tributary of the Skagit River, remains closed from the Rockport-Cascade Road downstream to the mouth.
Reasons for action: Closures on both rivers were necessary to allow the Whitehorse and Marblemount hatcheries to collect sufficient winter steelhead broodstock to meet egg take needs. The Whitehorse Hatchery has now collected sufficient winter steelhead broodstock to reopen the North Fork Stillaguamish River.
Other information: The Cascade River will remain closed until Feb. 1 , when it will be open to fishing through Feb. 15 under the rules described in the Fishing in Washington sport fishing pamphlet.
Information Contact: Jennifer Whitney, Stillaguamish River 425-775-1311 ext. 107. Brett Barkdull, Skagit River 360-466-4345 ext. 270
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet <http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/> for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 http://wdfw.wa.gov" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; <http://wdfw.wa.gov/>
[CLARIFICATION: This version of an earlier Fishing Rule Change notice specifies that fishing will remain closed on the Cascade River until Feb. 1, 2014. Please use this version.]
January 23, 2014
Stillaguamish River reopens to fishing, Cascade River remains closed
Action: Reopens the Fortson Hole section of the North Fork Stillaguamish River to fishing.
Effective dates: Jan. 24 through Jan. 31, 2014.
Species affected: All species.
Locations:
* The North Fork Stillaguamish River reopens from the Swede Heaven Bridge downstream approximately 4 river miles to the French Creek confluence.
* The Cascade River, a tributary of the Skagit River, remains closed from the Rockport-Cascade Road downstream to the mouth.
Reasons for action: Closures on both rivers were necessary to allow the Whitehorse and Marblemount hatcheries to collect sufficient winter steelhead broodstock to meet egg take needs. The Whitehorse Hatchery has now collected sufficient winter steelhead broodstock to reopen the North Fork Stillaguamish River.
Other information: The Cascade River will remain closed until Feb. 1 , when it will be open to fishing through Feb. 15 under the rules described in the Fishing in Washington sport fishing pamphlet.
Information Contact: Jennifer Whitney, Stillaguamish River 425-775-1311 ext. 107. Brett Barkdull, Skagit River 360-466-4345 ext. 270
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet <http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/> for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.