Welcome to the Marine Fish page of the Suquamish Tribal website.

It is the policy of the Suquamish Tribe to preserve, protect, and perpetuate the fish resources within its jurisdiction. To the extent that such resources are to be taken, such harvest shall be primarily for the purpose of providing food and income for Suquamish Indian families and only secondarily for sport or recreation. Nothing herein shall be a relinquishment, abrogation, or abridgement of any Suquamish treaty right.

Regarding legal issues: The Suquamish Tribal Court shall have jurisdiction over all actions pursuant to Suquamish Tribal Code Chapter 3.2. (Res. 2003-104 (part), passed Aug. 11, 2003)
 
 

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NOTES FROM the SUQUAMISH FISHERIES DEPT.

The Suquamish Fisheries Dept. and the Suquamish Tribe would like to recognize the following Fishers: The Smith Family (Kassia Rose, Josh, Dave and Vicki), John Villanueva, Louie and Georgianna Ungaro, Willy Pratt, Bardow Lewis, and the Hatchery Crew (Larry Sigo, Bill Alexander, and Luke Williams) and extend our gratitude for graciously volunteering their time and their tireless efforts for catching the Tribe’s target of ceremonial sockeye in 2010. A large portion of these fish will be enjoyed by all of us during Chief Seattle Days in August and at various other times throughout the year at special events and occasions. We would also like to recognize James Anderson, Bill Alexander, Phil Holt, Jr, Phil Holt III, and Kevin Alexander for catching additional fish for Suquamish Elders. We ALL appreciate your hard work. If you see them around – give them ALL a well-deserved ―THANK YOU!

Current Fisheries
Currently, a subsistence hook and line fishery is open through the end of the year. Tribal members are permitted to take up to 6 salmon per day in Areas 9, 10, 10A and 10E. Freshwater subsistence is also open for tribal fishers in all Westside lakes, streams, and rivers. Fishers must follow Washington State Fish & Wildlife rules and regulations for ALL freshwater systems as outlined in the 2010-11 recreational fishing pamphlet available at the Fisheries office. A valid tribal ID and fishing sticker must be in possession at all times. Per the Tribal Fishing Ordinance, any subsistence catch must be reported to the Fisheries Office at 394-8445.

Sinclair Inlet / Liberty Bay
Area 10E is scheduled to open for commercial Chinook fishing beginning July 18th and remaining open 7 days a week. Be sure to check the fisheries Hotline for specific area closures and boundary lines and other restrictions for this area. ALL fish caught must be reported to the Fisheries Office at 394-8445 – thank you for your cooperation.

Elliott Bay Chinook
Currently, test fisheries are scheduled for Elliott Bay chinook to assess the abundance of fish (July 14-28). Depending on catch numbers, the bay is tentatively scheduled to open for commercial chinook as follows:

Wednesday, August 4th
Wednesday, August 11th

Check the Hotline for updated information on openings and restrictions for this fishery or call the Fisheries Office at 394-8445.

RESTRICTIONS:
1.    Participating fishers must utilize the sport fishing rules pamphlet pertaining to that current fishing year published by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife for regulations regarding specifics on fishing areas, species, limits, and gear.
2.    Fishers are required to be in possession of their treaty Indian identification card and have the current year’s finfish sticker.
3.    Pursuant to chapter 14. - all catch must be reported to the fisheries department (360) 394-8445.
 

Marine fish regulations