Fishing on the Skagit River.
Skagit River is in the Northwest part of Washington and is the largest and most prominent river that empties into the Puget Sound. The scenic views offer a tranquil place for your next fishing adventure.
Species in the Skagit River
There are over five species of salmon in Washington, with over 400 known populations of salmon and steelhead fish in the Skagit River and other surrounding rivers. Here’s a look at the extensive assortment of fish species you can expect to come across while casting a line on the Skagit River.
Salmon and Trout Species
- Pink salmon
- Chum salmon
- Sockeye salmon
- Coho salmon
- Chinook salmon
- Mountain whitefish
- Steelhead
- Rainbow trout
- Golden trout
- Bull trout
- Brook trout
- Cutthroat trout
- Garden trout
- Dolly Varden trout
Minnows
- Redside shiner
- Long nose dace
- Peamouth chub
- Northern pikeminnows
Sticklebacks
Suckers
- Longnose sucker
- Bridgelip sucker
- Largescale sucker
Cod Fish
Sculpins
- Torrent sculpin
- Coast Range sculpin
- Prickly sculpin
- Slimy sculpin
Skagit River Fishing Seasons by Month
While the fishing scene is great all year round on the Skagit River, the species can vary at different points in the year. Here’s a look at what you can expect in each month of the year.
January
As the new year begins, you can expect to see both locals and visitors gearing up to catch blackmouth salmon.
February
In February, anglers fishing on the Skagit River still be going after blackmouth salmon. Cutthroat trout are also a promising catch during this time of year.
March
When winter is nearing its end, you still have plenty of time to catch Chinook salmon and lingcod.
April
April marks the point when Chinook salmon fishing dies down. However, you can still look forward to casting a line in pursuit of spring salmon.
May
May is an excellent time to go bottom fishing on the Skagit River. Don’t miss your chance to head out and catch rockfish, flounder, and lingcod this month.
June
With lingcod season about to head, there’s still the summer steelhead run to look forward to this month.
July
The next salmon season is just around the bend, so be sure to make your fishing plans ahead of time to avoid missing out on the best fish of the season.
August
August is a prime time for fishing on the Skagit River. The bite is promising no matter where you go, so why not mix it up a bit?
September
With salmon fishing season now in full swing, September is another great month for fishing on the Skagit River.
October
The winter steelhead season is just around the bend, so mark your calendars for October fishing on the Skagit River.
November
November is the perfect time to catch blackmouth salmon, but don’t forget to make the most out of the winter steelhead run before it ends.
December
Even though it’s cold, December’s a prime time to bundle up and head out on the Skagit River, as sturgeon and steelhead salmon are still biting strong.
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