Summary of proposed rule
The department seeks to create a new rule concerning the permanent closure of fishing areas near Washington state ferry terminals that would prohibit either commercial or recreational purse seine fishing, crabbing, shrimping and gillnetting
Scope and rationale for proposed rule
The purpose of the proposed rule making is to improve public and worker safety by prohibiting either commercial or recreational crabbing, shrimping, purse seine fishing and gillnetting near all ferry terminals managed by the Washington state department of transportation (WSDOT). Furthermore, the commercial and recreational fishing equipment associated with these activities has historically caused significant and costly annual damage to WSDOT ferries.
The department seeks to create a new rule in WAC chapter 220-305.
Documents
- CR-101 – filed as WSR 25-03-134 on
CR-101 supplemental documents
Public hearing
In-person and virtual meeting scheduled on August 5 at 4pm.
In-person location:
- WDFW Region 4 office
- 16018 Mill Creek Boulevard
- Mill Creek, WA 98012-1541
- To attend virtual via Zoom, please register.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you would like to speak with fill out this form for 2025 Ferry Terminal Public Hearing by 11:59pm on August 5, 2025.
Public comments
To view and submit comments, please visit the ferry terminal engagement page.
You may also leave comments by sending an email to 2025ferryterminalcr102@publicinput.com or by leaving a voicemail message at 855-925-2801 and entering project code 11523 by August 5, 2025 11:59pm.