Stillaguamish River coho salmon daily limit reduced
Action: Reduces coho salmon daily limit to one (1).
Effective date: Sept. 26, 2024, until further notice.
Species affected: Coho salmon.
Location: Stillaguamish River from Marine Drive (south of Stanwood) upstream to forks.
Reason for action: Catch of coho in the marine area adjacent to the Stillaguamish River greatly exceeded pre-season expectations. While early indicators are that coho returns to river systems neighboring the Stillaguamish are strong, it is too early to assess abundance returning to the Stillaguamish. A reduction to the daily limit for the recreational fishery will allow the fishery to continue prior to having in-season indicators of the number of coho returning to the river, while minimizing the risk of not meeting conservation objectives for Stillaguamish coho.
Additional information: This area remains open to salmon fishing through Oct. 31. Minimum size is 12 inches. Release Chinook and chum. Permanent rules published in the 2024-25 Sport Fishing Rules Pamphlet. Anglers are reminded to check the emergency rules webpage for updates or sign up for the Fishing Rule Change alerts email list on the WDFW webpage.
Information contact: Region 4 (Mill Creek Office), 425-775-1311 or email teammillcreek@dfw.wa.gov.
