Seattle Times

Baker River sockeye run at record levels and still going

A record number of sockeye returned to the Baker River this summer, and surprisingly more fish were still being counted at the fish trap this month. “We hit 50,000 sockeye (46,268 was the preseason ...
KREM

Washington's Baker River sockeye salmon run smashes record, despite hydroelectric dams

Members of the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Washington state resource managers, and recreational anglers alike are all stunned by the historic, record-setting run of sockeye salmon on the Baker River in ...
Tri-City Herald

Washington announces record sockeye salmon returns to Baker River system

WDFW reports 91,880 sockeye returned to Skagit and Baker River system in 2025. 1.5 million juvenile sockeye passed Baker Lake collectors in May 2025. PSE, Upper Skagit, Swinomish and WDFW expanded ...
Seattle Times

Baker, Skagit rivers opening for salmon fishing

The heat of summer has kicked up a notch in recent days, and two particular areas will open Friday for either sockeye or hatchery king fishing. The Baker and Skagit rivers open Friday through Sunday ...
KHQ

Extension of closure to fishing on part of Skagit River

Location: Skagit River (Skagit County); from the Highway 9 bridge in Sedro Woolley to 200’ downstream of the mouth of the Baker River. Rule: Closed to all fishing. Reason for action: River flows ...