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A few of you have sent me pm's regarding fishing the Nooksack and I believe I have stated that there are fish around, just not many. Well, the WDFW has now released emergency rules that back up what I have been saying. It is pretty sad, what has become of this river over a span of many years. While this emergency rule is in effect, the tribal members continue business as usual in all tribs and the mouth. The area that is closed, is probably some of the best waters on the entire river. I support them in their efforts for closing this upper area, hopefully they can also address the other factors that have become detrimental to all runs on this river.
https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/erules/erule.jsp?id=575
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife FISHING RULE CHANGE
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
December 13, 2007
North Fork Nooksack River closes Dec. 15
Action: Part of the North Fork of the Nooksack River will be closed to fishing in order to ensure egg-take goals are met for hatchery winter steelhead at the Kendall Creek Hatchery.
Effective dates: Dec. 15, 2007 until further notice.
Species affected: All gamefish.
Location: The North Fork Nooksack River from the yellow post located at the upstream most corner of the hatchery grounds, approximately 1,000 feet upstream of the mouth of Kendall Creek, downstream to the Mosquito Lake Road Bridge.
Reasons for action: The Kendall Creek Hatchery in recent years has been unable to secure sufficient eggs from returning hatchery winter steelhead to meet basin production goals. Closure of the fishery, coupled with a broodstocking effort by volunteers and department staff, is expected to collect sufficient fish to meet egg take needs.
Other information: When broodstock needs are met, the fishery will revert to seasons as listed in the Sport fishing Rules 2007/2008 pamphlet edition, FISHING IN WASHINGTON.
Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, 360-466-4345 ext. 270, [email protected].
https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/erules/erule.jsp?id=575
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife FISHING RULE CHANGE
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
December 13, 2007
North Fork Nooksack River closes Dec. 15
Action: Part of the North Fork of the Nooksack River will be closed to fishing in order to ensure egg-take goals are met for hatchery winter steelhead at the Kendall Creek Hatchery.
Effective dates: Dec. 15, 2007 until further notice.
Species affected: All gamefish.
Location: The North Fork Nooksack River from the yellow post located at the upstream most corner of the hatchery grounds, approximately 1,000 feet upstream of the mouth of Kendall Creek, downstream to the Mosquito Lake Road Bridge.
Reasons for action: The Kendall Creek Hatchery in recent years has been unable to secure sufficient eggs from returning hatchery winter steelhead to meet basin production goals. Closure of the fishery, coupled with a broodstocking effort by volunteers and department staff, is expected to collect sufficient fish to meet egg take needs.
Other information: When broodstock needs are met, the fishery will revert to seasons as listed in the Sport fishing Rules 2007/2008 pamphlet edition, FISHING IN WASHINGTON.
Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, 360-466-4345 ext. 270, [email protected].