Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

September 9, 2011

Kendall Slough (North Fork Nooksack River)
closes to fishing Sept. 12

Action: Close Kendall Slough to all fishing.

Effective dates: Sept. 12 through Sept. 30, 2011.

Species affected: All species of fish.

Location: Kendall Slough, on the North Fork Nooksack River, from the mouth of Kendall Creek (Kendall Creek Hatchery outlet) to the markers at the mouth of Kendall Slough.

Reasons for action: To avoid impacts to spawning chinook, which are listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act.

Other information: On Oct. 1, 2011, regulations will revert back to permanent rules in effect as listed in the 2011/2012 Fishing in Washington, sport fishing rules pamphlet.

Information Contact: Brett Barkdull 360-466-4345 ext. 270.

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Check the current WDFW “Fishing in Washington” rules pamphlet or the Fishing section of the WDFW webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/ for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing regulations are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500; press 2 for recreational rules; call the Shellfish Rule Change hotline, (360) 796-3215, or toll free 1 (866) 880-5431.