12/19/2017
Action: Open the Nisqually River to fishing for salmon and gamefish.
Effective dates: Immediately through 11:59 p.m., Jan. 31, 2018.
Species affected: Salmon, gamefish.
Location: Nisqually River (Pierce and Thurston counties) from the mouth to military tank crossing bridge (located one mile upstream from the mouth of Muck Creek).
Reasons for action: Recent surveys indicate that the spawning goal for chum salmon has been met in the Nisqually River and its tributaries, allowing both WDFW and the Nisqually Tribe to open their respective fisheries for chum salmon.
WDFW previously closed the Nisqually River to fishing for gamefish to protect returning chum salmon. The river is re-opening to catch-and-release fishing for gamefish under the rules listed in the 2017-18 sportfishing rules pamphlet. Anglers are reminded to release steelhead.
Other information: Effective immediately, anglers may retain up to 6 salmon, of which only 2 may be adults. Release gamefish and wild chinook salmon.
The Nisqually River and tributaries will close to all recreational angling at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2018.
Information contacts: James Losee (360) 902-2741, [email protected] or Gabe Madel (360) 902-2670, [email protected].
This Concludes our 2017 Nisqually River Fishing Report.
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Good to see they finally opened the Nisqually, hopefully there will be something left in the river for the sports fishing community.