Action: Closes planned Wenatchee River salmon season.
Effective dates: Aug. 1 through Sept. 30, 2024.
Species affected: Chinook salmon.
Location: Wenatchee River (Chelan County) from mouth to the Icicle Road Bridge crossing the Wenatchee River (near Leavenworth).
Reason for action: The current and projected hatchery and natural-origin summer Chinook return to the Wenatchee River is below what is needed to meet minimum spawning escapement and broodstock objectives for the Wenatchee River.
Additional information: For additional information regarding this Wenatchee River rule change, please visit WDFW’s Salmon Fishing Current blog. All other rules listed in the 2024-25 Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for the Wenatchee River remain in effect. Anglers are advised to check WDFW’s emergency rules website routinely for updates.
Information contact: Region 2 (Ephrata Office), 509-754-4624 or email [email protected].
Wenatchee River salmon season will not open in 2024