Whats in season

[GEARHEAD]

Steelhead question, ben outa the game for a while, was wondering if it would be a waste of time to try the cowlitz or skykomish in febuary, already know the spots, just wondering did i miss the hot fishing already.

[Button Nubbs]

The wild fish will be in the sky in feb. Concentrate on the lower river more. Reiter sometimes gets a shot of chrome hatchery fish in febuary but you have to hit it right, it only lasts a few days. That time of year I'm concentrating on the tribs.

[Wanttohuntmore]

Didn't miss it yet on the Cow, should be fine in Feb once it calms down the flows a little.

[GEARHEAD]

Thanks guys, thinking i'll have ta give the cow a try, i like the sky better, but i like broken windows and missing stuff less.

[Button Nubbs]

I'd trust my vehicle anywhere on the sky more than I would at the cow...

[jackelope]

Snohomish River system will close early to fishing

Action: Close the Snohomish River system to fishing.

Species affected: All game fish.

Locations and effective dates:

Snohomish River: From mouth (Burlington Northern railroad bridge) upstream to confluence of the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers will be closed to all fishing on Feb. 1, 2011.
Skykomish River: From mouth to Highway 2 bridge at the Big Eddy Access will be closed to all fishing on Feb. 1, 2011.
Skykomish River: From Highway 2 bridge at the Big Eddy Access to confluence of North and South forks will be closed to all fishing on Feb. 16, 2011.
Pilchuck River: From mouth to 500 feet downstream of the Snohomish city diversion dam will be closed to all fishing on Feb. 1, 2011.
Sultan River: From mouth to 400 feet downstream of diversion dam (river mile 9.7) will be closed to all fishing on Feb. 1, 2011.
Wallace River: From mouth (farthest downstream railroad bridge) to 200 feet upstream of water intake of salmon hatchery will be closed to all fishing Feb. 16, 2011.
Wallace River: From 200 feet upstream of water intake of salmon hatchery to Wallace Falls will be closed to all fishing on Feb. 1, 2011.
North Fork Skykomish River: From mouth to 1000 feet downstream of Bear Creek Falls will be closed to all fishing on Feb. 1, 2011.
South Fork Skykomish River: From mouth to 600 feet downstream of Sunset Falls Fishway will be closed to all fishing on Feb. 1, 2011.
Snoqualmie River: From mouth to boat ramp at Plumb access will be closed to all fishing on Feb. 1, 2011.
Snoqualmie River: From boat ramp at Plumb access to Snoqualmie Falls will be closed to all fishing on Feb. 16, 2011.
Tolt River: From mouth to USGS trolley cable near confluence of North and South Forks will be closed to all fishing on Feb. 1, 2011.
Raging River: From mouth to Highway 18 Bridge will be closed to all fishing on Feb. 1, 2011.
Tokul Creek: From mouth to posted cable boundary marker will be closed to all fishing on Feb. 16, 2011.
Reasons for action: The 2010-2011 forecast of wild steelhead returning to the Snohomish River system is well below the spawning goal. These closures will reduce the incidental hooking mortalities of wild steelhead. Puget Sound wild steelhead populations are listed as "Threatened" under the Endangered Species Act.

[Button Nubbs]

I haven't even got to fish my favorite little rivers yet.

[jackelope]

That should be no surprise...the same thing happens every year this time of year.

[Button Nubbs]

As early as feb 1st? Its usually the 15th or 16th I thought?

[eggster]

The cow should really start to turn on end of feb and through march.if its anything like last year was it should be pretty good,but i hear the returns will be a little lower than last years.the nooch is good right now,but the satsop will be better in a couple weeks time.it'll fish through march also.