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The pamphlet prints Chum rules for Methow River but no season dates — WDFW announces these seasons separately. Here is exactly what it prints:
tributaries from mouth to County Rd. 1535 (Burma Rd.) Bridge except Black Canyon Creek
All species
Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
from County Rd. 1535 (Burma Rd.) Bridge to Gold Creek CRC (621)
All species
Selective gear rules.
tributaries from the County Rd. 1535 (Burma Rd.) Bridge to Gold Creek, except Gold Creek
All species
Selective gear rules.
from Gold Creek to Foghorn Dam CRC (621)
All species
Internal combustion motors prohibited. Selective gear rules.
all tributaries from Weeman Bridge to the falls above Brush Creek except Lost River, Goat Creek, and Early Winters Creek
All species
Selective gear rules.
from mouth to County Rd. 1535 (Burma Rd.) Bridge
▸ All species: CLOSED WATERS.
tributaries from mouth to County Rd. 1535 (Burma Rd.) Bridge except Black Canyon Creek
▸ All species: Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
▸ Eastern brook trout — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: No min. size. No daily limit.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: Closed.
▸ Other game fish — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: Catch-and-release.
from County Rd. 1535 (Burma Rd.) Bridge to Gold Creek CRC (621)
▸ All species: Selective gear rules.
▸ All game fish — Sat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 15: Catch-and-release.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Sat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 15: Closed.
tributaries from the County Rd. 1535 (Burma Rd.) Bridge to Gold Creek, except Gold Creek
▸ All species: Selective gear rules.
▸ Eastern brook trout — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: No min. size. No daily limit.
▸ Other game fish — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: Catch-and-release.
from Gold Creek to Foghorn Dam CRC (621)
▸ All species: Internal combustion motors prohibited. Selective gear rules.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Sat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30: Closed.
▸ Whitefish — Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.: Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.
▸ Other game fish — Sat. before Memorial Day-Sept. 30: Catch-and-release.
all tributaries from Gold Creek to Foghorn Dam except Beaver Creek, Chewuch River, Libby Creek, and Twisp River
▸ Eastern brook trout — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: No min. size. No daily limit.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: Closed.
▸ Other game fish — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: Catch-and-release.
from Foghorn Dam to Weeman Bridge, including tributaries except Wolf Creek
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 15: Closed.
▸ Whitefish — Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.: Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.
▸ Other game fish — Sat. before Memorial Day-Aug. 15: Catch-and-release. Selective gear rules.
from Weeman Bridge to the falls above Brush Creek CRC (621)
▸ Whitefish — Dec. 1-Last Day of Feb.: Statewide min. size/daily limit. Whitefish gear rules. Open for whitefish only.
all tributaries from Weeman Bridge to the falls above Brush Creek except Lost River, Goat Creek, and Early Winters Creek
▸ All species: Selective gear rules.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: Closed.
▸ Other game fish — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: Catch-and-release.
Chum fishing is closed here today.
Nothing to show here while it is closed. Rules are printed section by section, so check the regulations below for the stretch you fish, and confirm with WDFW before going.