Action: Opens the Icicle River to retention of coho salmon.
Effective date: Sept. 30–Nov. 30, 2026.
Species affected: Coho 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).
Salmon Rules: Minimum size is 12 inches. Daily limit is two coho. Release all salmon other than coho. Fishing with bait (including scents and flavors) is prohibited. Night closure in effect.
Reason for action: Expected returns of coho to the Icicle River are sufficient to provide for sport angler harvest.
Additional information: Barbed hooks allowed. Anglers may not use the two-pole endorsement in this fishery. Motorized vessels are not allowed on the Icicle River (Chelan County ordinance 7.20.190 motorboat restrictions).
WDFW will be monitoring the fishery closely and may close the season early, if necessary, due to excessive incidental catch-and-release impacts to ESA-listed summer steelhead.
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 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