Three Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited

06/03/2026

Conservation and recovery of wild Chinook salmon returning to the Snohomish River and its tributaries — including the Skykomish and Snoqualmie — was an important issue WDFW and tribal co-managers evaluated and discussed with anglers, guides, and advisors during the 2026 North of Falcon process.

In 2026, fewer than 3,500 wild Chinook are forecasted to return to the Snohomish Basin. Refer to our latest WDFW blog post to learn more: wdfw.medium.com/snohomish-basin-salmon-steelhead-fisheries-limited-to-protect-wild-chinook-2026-e0d1400a9f38

Given the need to protect and conserve these endangered Chinook, the mainstem Skykomish, Snoqualmie below Snoqualmie Falls, and several other rivers in this watershed will be closed to fishing in summer and fall 2026 to support Chinook conservation.

An emergency fishing closure published on June 2 closes salmon, steelhead, and game fish seasons on the Skykomish River until Nov. 1, including previously planned fisheries for Chinook returning to the Wallace River Hatchery and steelhead returning to the Reiter Ponds Hatchery: wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/emergency-rules/skykomish-river-fishing-will-not-open-until-nov-1-2026-06

Photo by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service showing a school of spring Chinook salmon underwater.

05/26/2026

Tomorrow!

Kick-off the summer with a post-holiday clean up! Join the Three Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited and members of the Lake Sammamish Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership (UWRP) for this fun and meaningful community event at Lake Sammamish State Park.

Event Details: Meet at 10:00 am on May 26th at the Sunset Beach Bathhouse at Lake Sammamish State Park for a special park clean up. Volunteers will spread out around the park to help pick up trash after the busy Memorial Day weekend. All volunteers who participate are invited to gather after the event for refreshments.

Discover Pass: Participants will receive an annual Discover Pass for volunteering (limited to one per vehicle/group).

Spots limited!
https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Post-Memorial-Day-Cleanup-At-Lake-Sammamish-State-123827

05/22/2026

Have a great weekend! See you on Tuesday!

Kick-off the summer with a post-holiday clean up! Join the Three Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited and members of the Lake Sammamish Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership (UWRP) for this fun and meaningful community event at Lake Sammamish State Park.

Event Details: Meet at 10:00 am on May 26th at the Sunset Beach Bathhouse at Lake Sammamish State Park for a special park clean up. Volunteers will spread out around the park to help pick up trash after the busy Memorial Day weekend. All volunteers who participate are invited to gather after the event for refreshments.

Discover Pass: Participants will receive an annual Discover Pass for volunteering (limited to one per vehicle/group).

Spots limited!
https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Post-Memorial-Day-Cleanup-At-Lake-Sammamish-State-123827

05/20/2026

This past week, the 14th annual Kokanee Education Day brought over 100 students from Blackwell and Issaquah Valley Elementary Schools out to Issaquah Creek for two full days of hands-on learning, exploration, and connection with the watershed around them.

🐟 Students rotated through interactive stations covering lake habitats, fish passage, salmon anatomy, tribal connections, reciprocity, and more, all designed to inspire the next generation of conservation stewards. Watching students leave excited, curious, and proud to protect kokanee salmon was a powerful reminder of why this work matters.

Trout Unlimited staff organized the event and led education activities alongside local partners and community organizations. Special recognition to TU Community Engagement & Partnerships Manager Alix Lee-Tigner, whose leadership through the Lake Sammamish Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership helped bring together dozens of organizations and educators to create an unforgettable experience for local students.

TU Conservation Science Manager Katey Queen and Alix were also twinning while repping their new purple hats making memories with students throughout the event. Central Puget Sound Director Dave Kyle celebrated his 10th Kokanee Education Day this year by introducing his newest assistant, 10-week-old chocolate lab Mazey. Welcome to the team, Mazey! 🐾

Thank you to everyone helping inspire future conservation champions right here in the Issaquah watershed.

Interested in participating next year? Connect with us!

Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park Trout Unlimited - King County, WA Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission Snoqualmie TribeCity of Issaquah - GovernmentLake Sammamish Urban Wildlife Refuge PartnershipMountains to Sound Greenway Trust Mid Sound Fisheries King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks Sammamish Parks & Recreation

05/20/2026

Cheers to 10 years of Dr.Jeff Jensen work to save the little red fish our Kokanee!

05/19/2026

Check it out: Three Rivers volunteers in collaboration with UW Bothell students get a highlight in the news this week fry counting for Kokanee!

With future success two and a half years from now, the kokanee salmon may return to spawn.

05/19/2026

Kick-off the summer with a post-holiday clean up! Join the Three Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited and members of the Lake Sammamish Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership (UWRP) for this fun and meaningful community event at Lake Sammamish State Park.

Event Details: Meet at 10:00 am on May 26th at the Sunset Beach Bathhouse at Lake Sammamish State Park for a special park clean up. Volunteers will spread out around the park to help pick up trash after the busy Memorial Day weekend. All volunteers who participate are invited to gather after the event for refreshments.

Discover Pass: Participants will receive an annual Discover Pass for volunteering (limited to one per vehicle/group).

Spots limited!
https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Post-Memorial-Day-Cleanup-At-Lake-Sammamish-State-123827

05/18/2026

Join the Three Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Avid Angler for an evening of fly tying focused on one of the most effective setups in fly fishing: the dry dropper rig.

Whether you’re brand new to tying or already filling your own fly boxes, this event is designed to be welcoming, hands-on, and fun. Participants will learn techniques for tying flies commonly used in dry dropper setups while connecting with fellow anglers and conservation-minded fly fishers.

This is a small-group event with a maximum of 20 participants to ensure plenty of instruction and one-on-one help throughout the evening.

Event Details

Date: June 4th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Avid Angler Fly Shop in Lake Forest Park Neighborhood - Seattle
Capacity: 20 participants max
Skill Level: All skill levels welcome - please indicate when you register so we can set you up for success!V

https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Dry-Dropper-Fly-Tying-Night-Avid-Angler-124914