Action: Rescinds scheduled salmon season opener. Icicle River salmon season will not open as previously announced on May 31 and will remain closed until further notice.
Effective date: Immediately, until further notice.
Species affected: Chinook salmon.
Locations: Icicle River (Chelan County):
- From the closure signs located 800 feet upstream of the mouth of the river to 500 feet downstream from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery barrier dam, and
- From the shoreline markers where Cyo Road intersects the Icicle River at the Sleeping Lady Resort to the Icicle Peshastin Irrigation Footbridge (approximately 750 feet upstream from the Snow Lakes trailhead parking area).
Reason for action: A Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery infrastructure failure has lead to an inoperable fish ladder that is preventing broodstock collection at this time. Crews are working to correct the issue. Fishery managers will reassess the situation for a fishery opening beginning Monday, June 1.
Additional information: Fishery managers encourage anglers to sign up for Fishing Rule Change email notifications and to check for emergency rules on the WDFW website before fishing. Refer to the 2025–2026 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for current regulations. Download the Fish Washington® mobile app to stay up to date on the go.
Information contact: North Central Region, 509-754-4624 or email TeamEphrata@dfw.wa.gov.