Outing Hosts: Dave Campbell/Jim Watson/Russ Shropshire

Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife is opening portions of the Skagit and Sauk Rivers to “catch and release” steelhead fishing Feb 3 through April 17, 2024. The reason for this special opening is that they forecast a return of 5,215 steelhead. The return is strong enough to allow some fishing opportunities. Opening rules include fishing Saturday thru Wednesday only, closed Thursday and Friday.

Outing date is scheduled for Tuesday February 27. Please note due to the unpredictable nature of the river conditions, the schedule may be revised.

Particulars including choice of river and locations will be determined closer to the scheduled date depending on river conditions. 

This will be a “walk and wade” outing. Attached are some photos.