Sockeye fisheries extended on Baker, Skagit rivers

Washington Fish and Wildlife has reopened the Baker and Skagit rivers sockeye fisheries through July 31. The opening is for Baker River from its mouth to Highway 20 bridge and on the Skagit River from the Dalles Bridge at Concrete to a point 200 feet above the east bank of the Baker River.

The reason for the action is that the run of sockeye in the Baker River is above the number needed for spawning and hatchery egg-take needs.

Harvestable numbers remain to extend the fishery.

The daily limit is two sockeye. Anti-snagging rule and night closure are in effect. Regulations for all other areas of the Skagit River remain in effect as listed in the 2010/2011 Fishing in Washington, sport fishing rules pamphlet.

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Check the current WDFW “Fishing in Washington” rules pamphlet or the fishing section of the WDFW Web page at wdfw.wa.gov for details on fishing seasons and regulations.