Summary of proposed rule
The rule proposal regulates the 2025 commercial salmon purse seine, gillnet, reef net, and beach seine fisheries in Puget Sound and is part of a comprehensive rulemaking package. Specific rule changes include setting areas, dates, times, and minimum gillnet mesh size for 2025 Puget Sound commercial salmon harvest.
Scope and rationale for proposed rule
Each year, the department must review and amend commercial fishing rules in the Puget Sound resulting from stakeholder recommendations made during the 2025 North of Falcon process. These amendments are designed to perpetuate shellfish resources while maximizing commercial harvest opportunity for the public.
The amendments to rules may occur in WAC chapter 220-354.
Documents
Public hearing
To view or submit public comments on this current proposal, please visit 2025 NOF Puget Sound commercial fishing public engagement page.
You may also submit a comment via email to 2025_nof_ps_commercial_fishery@publicinput.com or by leaving a voicemail message at 855-925-2801 and entering project code 10745.