Puget Sound Sport Fishing Advisory Group

WDFW is seeking applications and nominations for membership on the Puget Sound Sport Fishing Advisory Group through Jan. 3, 2025. Learn more in our news release.

The Puget Sound Sport Fishing Advisory group (formerly known as Anadromous and Marine Sport Fishing Advisory Group) is a director appointed advisory board who represent the recreational community within Puget Sound. 

The advisory group has the following duties:

  1. Provide advice to the Department on agency proposed regulations, policies, and management plans (Puget Sound marine and freshwater recreational fishing seasons primarily on salmon);
  2. Communicate stakeholder opinions, attitudes, and needs to the agency;
  3. Identify areas of concern and recommend change;
  4. Members are responsible for understanding their group's role and responsibilities;
  5. Advisors should keep up-to-date on issues and regulations affecting their focus areas;
  6. Attend and participate in the salmon season setting process, known as North of Falcon;
  7. Keep the Department advised on current trends and developments;
  8. Provide advice regarding enforcement and regulatory compliance issues;
  9. Assist the Department in developing communication strategies and communicating with members of the public regarding issues that come before the advisory group;
  10. Be respectful and carefully consider the views of others;
  11. Attend advisory group meetings;

The advisory group will not create rules or policies, but will provide insight and recommendations to the Director and Assistant Director, Fish Program.

Members of the advisory group meet at least three times per year, including at North of Falcon, throughout their two-year term.

At the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, we celebrate diverse individuals who bring a wide range of perspectives. All are welcome to participate in our processes regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.

Contacts and member info

Members

Guidelines

Contacts

Mission statement

The purpose of the Puget Sound Sport Fishing Advisory Group is to conserve, improve and provide guidance in the development and management of recreational salmon fisheries within Puget Sound by:

  • Develop recommendations, with assistance from the coordinator, on preseason and in-season planning process and management of salmon fisheries to be consistent with conservation objectives and maximize recreational opportunities.
  • Assist WDFW with communication with the public by seeking input and sharing information.

Meeting calendar

Agendas will be available approximately one week prior to the next meeting.

Additional information

Resources