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
This hearing was scheduled on June 12, 2025 at 10am via zoom.
Public comments
The comment period is closed. To view previously submitted comments, please visit 2025 NOF Puget Sound commercial fishing public engagement page.