August 15, 2017
Action: Changes method for obtaining clearance number from a Canadian phone line to WDFW website generated.
Effective Date: 12:01 a.m., Aug. 16 until further notice.
Species affected: Salmon.
Location: Washington marine areas.
Reason for action: Canadian Customs and Border Security regulations related to requirement for obtaining a customs clearance number have recently changed. This regulation is needed to provide an alternate means for persons seeking to possess and/or land Canadian caught fish in Washington waters or ports of call.
Other information: Visit http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/canadian_catch.php to obtain a confirmation code. The form requests basic trip and contact information from the party leader that must be submitted prior to leaving Washington with the intent of fishing for salmon in Canada. The party leader will receive an email from WDFW with your confirmation code.
* A Washington fishing license is not required to fish in Canada or to fill out the trip notification form. A WILD ID number can be used if the angler has had a Washington license and WILD ID number, but it is not required.
Information contact: Fish Program: Ryan Lothrop, (360) 902-2808; Enforcement Program: Dan Chadwick, 360-249-4628, ext. 252.
Effective Date: 12:01 a.m., Aug. 16 until further notice.
Species affected: Salmon.
Location: Washington marine areas.
Reason for action: Canadian Customs and Border Security regulations related to requirement for obtaining a customs clearance number have recently changed. This regulation is needed to provide an alternate means for persons seeking to possess and/or land Canadian caught fish in Washington waters or ports of call.
Other information: Visit http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/canadian_catch.php to obtain a confirmation code. The form requests basic trip and contact information from the party leader that must be submitted prior to leaving Washington with the intent of fishing for salmon in Canada. The party leader will receive an email from WDFW with your confirmation code.
* A Washington fishing license is not required to fish in Canada or to fill out the trip notification form. A WILD ID number can be used if the angler has had a Washington license and WILD ID number, but it is not required.
Information contact: Fish Program: Ryan Lothrop, (360) 902-2808; Enforcement Program: Dan Chadwick, 360-249-4628, ext. 252.