There are only 12 steelhead in the Kendall Creek hatchery, and several reports of sport catches of wild steelhead.

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COMMERCIAL SALMON: COMMERCIAL STEELHEAD: NOOKSACK RIVER AND LUMMI SHORE ON RESERVATION PORTION OF BELLINGHAM BAY (7B) ARE OPEN AND CLOSES 4 PM FRI. DEC. 22, REOPENS 4 PM, SUN. DEC 24 AND CLOSES AGAIN 4 PM FRI. DEC. 29. RESTRICTIONS: FISHER MUST OBTAIN A PERMIT FROM THE FISHERIES OFFICE PRIOR TO FISHING. MINIMUM MESH SIZE IS 5 INCHES. ALL CATCH MUST BE EXAMINED BY NATURAL RESOURCE STAFF, CALL 312-2321. CATCHES MUST BE RECORDED ON FISH TICKET AND STEELHEAD PERMIT. MUST COMPLY WITH TITLE 10 AND THE STEELHEAD REGULATION #2017-87 POSTED IN THE FISHERIES OFFICE. CHECK THE HOTLINE REGULARLY FOR UPDATES FISHERY MAY CLOSE ON SHORT NOTICE.