Nooksack Reopens To Fishing - January 1st, 2015

The Nooksack River reopens to fishing

Action: Reopen the Nooksack River to fishing for all game fish.

Effective dates: Jan. 1, 2015

Species affected: All gamefish.

Locations:

The Nooksack River from mouth to the confluence of the North and South Forks.

The South Fork Nooksack from mouth to Skookum Creek.

The Middle Fork Nooksack from mouth to city of Bellingham diversion dam.

The North Fork from mouth to Nooksack Falls.

Reasons for action: The Kendall Creek and Whatcom Creek facilities have met broodstock needs from returning hatchery winter steelhead to meet basin production goals.

Other information: Please see the Sport fishing Rules 2014/2015 pamphlet edition, FISHING IN WASHINGTON, for a complete listing of fishing seasons and regulations.

Information Contact: Brett Barkdull 360-466-4345 ext. 270 barkdbcb@dfw.wa.gov