Washington’s Skagit River Coho Daily Limit Increases

   10.09.12

Washington’s Skagit River Coho Daily Limit Increases

Action: Raise salmon daily limit to three.

Effective dates: Oct. 10 through Dec. 31, 2012.

Species affected: Salmon.  

Location: Skagit River, from the mouth to the Cascade River Road (Marblemount Bridge).

Reasons for action: In-season updates indicate coho salmon are returning in significantly higher numbers than predicted.

Other information: All other species rules remain the same. Anglers are required to release chum and chinook salmon.  Please refer to rules in effect as listed in the 2012/2013 Fishing in Washington, sport fishing rules pamphlet.

Information Contact: Brett Barkdull 360-466-4345 ext. 270.

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