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Skykomish River fishing guide

In the foothills of Washington's Cascade Range, the Skykomish River supports runs of Pink Salmon, Coho Salmon, and Sockeye Salmon alongside resident Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Bull Trout, and Mountain Whitefish. Anglers can access the river via public bank access at multiple points including Lewis Street, Big Eddy, Baehler, and Ben Howard Hole, making it accessible for both seasonal salmon fishing and year-round trout opportunities.

Current conditions

As of September 1, 2026, Skykomish River is running around 344 cfs with water around 60°F. Conditions look good for fishing right now.

State: Washington
Public access: Yes
Access points: 7
Species recorded: 13

These conditions are read from our data about once a day and may not reflect the current moment. For real-time conditions, open Guidepole Fish.

Map of boat launches and public access points on Skykomish River — Boat launches and public access on Skykomish River. Tap a marker for directions. Full interactive map + live conditions in the app.

Public access & launches

Public bank access at several points along the Skykomish River, computed from public land ownership and hydrography.

Money Creek Campground
Boat launch
HEYBROOK LOOKOUT
Boat launch
Beckler River Campground
Boat launch
BaehlerWDFW
Boat access
Lewis StreetWDFW
Boat access
Big EddyWDFW
Boat access
Ben Howard HoleWDFW
Boat access

Regulations

All speciesSNOHOMISH CO. · from the boat ramp below the Lewis St. Bridge in Monroe to Wallace River CRC (844)
Season
Nov. 1-Nov. 30
Gear
Selective gear rules, except only one single-point barbless hook allowed
Night closure. Selective gear rules, except only one single-point barbless hook allowed. Anti-snagging rule.
All speciesSNOHOMISH CO. · from mouth to 2,500' downstream of the boat ramp below Lewis St. Bridge at Monroe CRC (844)
Season
Nov. 1-Nov. 30
Gear
Selective gear rules, except only one single-point barbless hook allowed
Anti-snagging rule. Night closure. Selective gear rules, except only one single-point barbless hook allowed.
All speciesSNOHOMISH CO. · from 1,000' downstream of Reiter Ponds outlet to 1,500' upstream of Reiter Ponds outlet CRC (844)
Fishing from any floating device prohibited.
All speciesSNOHOMISH CO. · from Wallace River upstream to Railroad Bridge at Big Eddy CRC (844)
Season
Nov. 1-Nov. 30
Gear
Selective gear rules, except only one single-point barbless hook allowed
Selective gear rules, except only one single-point barbless hook allowed. Night closure. Anti-snagging rule.
All speciesSNOHOMISH CO. · from 2,500' downstream boat ramp below Lewis St. Bridge at Monroe to the boat ramp CRC (844)
Season
Nov. 1-Nov. 30
Gear
Selective gear rules, except only one single-point barbless hook allowed
Night closure. Selective gear rules, except only one single-point barbless hook allowed. Anti-snagging rule.
All speciesSNOHOMISH CO. · from 2,500' downstream boat ramp below Lewis St. Bridge at Monroe to the boat ramp CRC (844)
Season
Nov. 1-Jan. 31
Fishing from any floating device prohibited.
Dolly varden/bull troutSNOHOMISH CO. · from mouth to 2,500' downstream of the boat ramp below Lewis St. Bridge at Monroe CRC (844)
Season
Nov. 1-Jan. 31
Size
Min. size 20"
Min. size 20". May be retained as part of trout daily limit.
Dolly varden/bull troutSNOHOMISH CO. · from the boat ramp below the Lewis St. Bridge in Monroe to Wallace River CRC (844)
Season
Nov. 1-Jan. 31
Size
Min. size 20"
Min. size 20". May be retained as part of trout daily limit.
Dolly varden/bull troutSNOHOMISH CO. · from 2,500' downstream boat ramp below Lewis St. Bridge at Monroe to the boat ramp CRC (844)
Season
Nov. 1-Jan. 31
Size
Min. size 20"
Min. size 20". May be retained as part of trout daily limit.
Dolly varden/bull troutSNOHOMISH CO. · from Wallace River upstream to Railroad Bridge at Big Eddy CRC (844)
Season
Nov. 1-Jan. 31
Size
Min. size 20"
Min. size 20". May be retained as part of trout daily limit.

As of 2026-08-28.Guidance, not legal advice — always confirm current rules with the state.Official Washington regulations

What’s in it

Pink SalmonnativeCoho SalmonnativeMountain WhitefishnativeRainbow TroutnativeBull TroutnativeSteelheadnativeKokanee SalmonnativeSockeye SalmonnativeSeatrout (Freshwater)nativeBrook TroutnativeGolden TroutnativeChinook Salmonnative

Recorded in/near this water. Occurrence-based unless a higher-confidence source is shown — see it per-species in the app.

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Skykomish River fishing — FAQ

Can you fish the Skykomish River?

Yes — the Skykomish River in Washington has public access (public bank access at several points). Open the guide to see the public access, launches, and current regulations.

Do you need a license to fish the Skykomish River?

Yes — Washington requires a valid fishing license for most fishing. The current official state regulations are linked on this page.

What fish are in the Skykomish River?

Species recorded in the Skykomish River include Pink Salmon, Coho Salmon, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout. The full list is on this page.

Where can you access the Skykomish River?

Access points include Money Creek Campground, HEYBROOK LOOKOUT, Beckler River Campground. See every launch and access site on this page.

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