Action: Opens the Icicle River to retention of hatchery spring Chinook.
Effective date: One hour before official sunrise on Sunday, May 31, 2026, 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).
Salmon Rules:
- Daily limit one hatchery Chinook (adult or jack). Minimum size 12 inches.
- Mandatory retention of hatchery Chinook. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
- Night closure is in effect.
- Two-pole fishing is not allowed in this fishery.
- Motorized vessels are not allowed on the Icicle River (Chelan County ordinance 7.20.190 motorboat restrictions).
Reason for action: Daily limit of one Chinook is in response to the most recent return of spring Chinook to the Icicle River of approximately 1,700 fish, which is below average. The Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery broodstock requirement is 1,000 adult spring Chinook. Fish in excess of broodstock needs are available for harvest and shared equally between recreational and tribal anglers.
Additional information: This fishery will be monitored closely and could potentially close at any time if the non-treaty harvest share is met or if additional broodstock are needed.
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, email: TeamEphrata@dfw.wa.gov.