Skykomish King Season Opens July 14

With the hatchery run of kings greater that what was anticipated the WDFW is going to open the Skykomish for retention of hatchery kings this Saturday July 14.  Here's the run down on the season and restrictions.

Action: Open retention of hatchery Chinook salmon on the Skykomish River.
Effective date: July 14 through Aug.15, 2012.
Species affected: Hatchery chinook salmon
Location: The Skykomish River from the mouth upstream to the mouth of the Wallace River.
Reason for action: Early returns to the Wallace River Hatchery indicate that the hatchery run size is stronger than forecasted and that broodstock collection goals can be met even with a Skykomish River Fishery.
Other information: Skykomish River, From the Mouth to the Lewis Street Bridge in Monroe, daily limit 2 hatchery chinook, minimum size 12 inches in length. Starting August 1, night closure and anti-snagging rules in effect. Skykomish River, From the Lewis Street Bridge in Monroe to the Wallace River, daily limit 2 hatchery chinook, minimum size 12 inches in length. Night closure and anti-snagging rules in effect. Trout and other game fish are open as listed in 2012-13 Sport Fishing Rules.
Information contact: Jennifer Whitney, District 13 Fish Biologist, (425) 775-1311. 

We have lots of fresh sand shrimp, eggs and coon stripe shrimp on hand for this fishery.  We have had lots of our steelhead fishermen catching and releasing these Chinook the past couple of weeks,  looks like this one just might be a fairly good fishery.  Will keep you posted as we hear back from the river this Saturday.