Public input

Anglers fishing from a boat.
Photo by WDFW

WDFW is now accepting general comments on potential 2025-26 North of Falcon recreational fisheries, coastal commercial fisheries, and Puget Sound commercial fisheries

The public will have the opportunity to offer additional comments on specific seasons and fisheries when forecasts and proposed season summaries are published during the North of Falcon process.

Learn more about WDFW current rule-making activity and review the rule-making glossary for background information. 

Recreational fisheries

Submit public comment

Submit public comment online for potential 2025-26 recreational fisheries. 

You may also submit a comment via email to 2025_nof_recreational_fishing@publicinput.com or by leaving a voicemail message at 855-925-2801 and entering project code 10972.

Current rule-making activity

Learn more about rule-making activity for recreational fisheries, including the rule-making status, summery, scope, and documents.

Coastal commercial fisheries

Submit public comment

Submit public comment online for potential 2025-26 coastal commercial fisheries.

You may also submit a comment via email to 2025_nof_coastal_commercial@publicinput.com or by leaving a voicemail message at 855-925-2801 and entering project code 10973.

Current rule-making activity

Learn more about rule-making activity for coastal commercial fisheries, including the rule-making status, summery, scope, and documents.

Puget Sound commercial fisheries

Submit public comment

Submit public comment on potential 2025-26 Puget Sound commercial fisheries.

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.

Current rule-making activity

Learn more about rule-making activity for Puget Sound commercial fisheries, including the rule-making status, summery, scope, and documents.