Three Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited

06/17/2026

Congratulations to Bamboo Rod Raffle Winner Adam Barley

Three Rivers Trout Unlimited is pleased to announce that Adam Barley is the winner of our handcrafted bamboo fly rod raffle.

This beautiful rod was generously donated in support of our conservation, education, and community engagement programs. Funds raised through the raffle help advance our work restoring local watersheds, supporting salmon recovery, engaging volunteers, and connecting people to the places and fish we all care about.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who purchased raffle tickets and helped make this fundraiser a success. Your support directly contributes to on-the-ground conservation efforts throughout our region.

Congratulations again to Adam, and thank you to our members, volunteers, and supporters who continue to make this work possible.

Pictured: Jonah and Adam Barley with President Max Chase

06/16/2026

06/10/2026

Kokanee!

06/09/2026

Action: Returns North Fork Nooksack River to permanent rules listed in the 2025–2026 Washington Sport Fishing Rules, closing hatchery spring Chinook

06/07/2026

We ❤️ Our President and VP!

From organizing volunteer events and conservation projects to building partnerships across our communities, our chapter is powered by dedicated leaders who care deeply about the future of our rivers and fisheries.

Pictured here are:

President Max Chase (right) and Vice President Conner Lundeen (left)

Together, Max and Conner help guide the vision of our large chapter, supporting our mission to conserve, protect, and restore coldwater fisheries and the watersheds they depend on. Through their leadership, our chapter continues to grow opportunities for volunteers, anglers, students, and community members to make a difference for fish and clean water.

Whether it’s stream restoration, youth education, community events, advocacy, or simply bringing people together around a shared love of our rivers, we’re grateful for the time and energy they invest in our chapter.

If you see them at an upcoming event, be sure to say hello and thank them for their service.

Every River Needs a Champion.

06/05/2026

Feathers, thread, hooks, and plenty of fishy conversation.

Thanks to everyone who came out for our Dry-Dropper Fly Tying Night at The Avid Angler. We loved seeing both new and experienced fly tiers around the vise.

See you at the next event!

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.