Salmon openings for Puget sound 2016
Fish WhatcomThere have been many openings for Puget Sound rivers lately, as the actual run appears to be larger than what was forecast. Most notably, the Skagit and Cascade have opened…
Nooksack river re-opens to fishing
In a news release WDFW announces that the Nooksack river is re-opening to fishing from the Slater road upstream to the FFA marker in Deming. Previously closed areas remain closed,…
WDFW Fishing Rule Change: Fishing closed in areas of Nooksack River Basin due to drought
Nearly the entire Nooksack system is now closed to all fishing due to drought conditions. Read the press release below, and the discussion on the Fish Whatcom forum in the…
Nooksack river humpies opener coming soon
The 2015-16 Sportfishing rules pamphlet is out now, and listed are the opening dates for the Nooksack river pink salmon run. Opening on July 16th this year, retention of up…
WDFW News Release: WDFW to release hatchery steelhead into inland lakes again this year
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fish managers will release "early winter" hatchery steelhead into inland lakes again this year, now that federal fisheries officials have decided to conduct…
Nooksack River Recreation Plan Open House Nov. 6th
The Nooksack River Recreation Plan Open House is scheduled for Wednesday November 6th from 6pm - 8pm at the Central Library in downtown Bellingham. Also please feel free to share…
Nooksack River Recreation Survey
Do you love the Nooksack River? Do you like fishing, boating, hiking, camping, and playing in the Nooksack River watershed? Then tell American Rivers about it. If you enjoy recreating…
2013 Skagit river and Nooksack river pink salmon report roundup
Pink salmon are officially in the Skagit river and Nooksack river for 2013. Mixed reports have been coming in for over a week now, with the strongest action being on…
2013 is a Skagit River pink salmon year
With over a million pink salmon forecast for the Skagit River this year, it should make for some fast and furious action. Check the Skagit river page for more detailed…
June fishing report for Whatcom and Skagit Counties
June is a time of year that offers many fishing opportunities as weather and water temperatures begin to warm up. Local lakes are producing quite well with a wide range…