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 Fisheries Dept. would like to pass along the following information pertaining to Suquamish freshwater recreational and subsistence fisheries within the Usual and Accustomed fishing areas of the Suquamish Tribe. Regulations and seasons are set by WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Game Fish and Food Fish (2010-2011 Pamphlet) for Westside lakes and rivers west of the Cascade Divide.  These pamphlets are free and available during business hours in the Fisheries Office.  The season runs May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011.
Subsistence saltwater fisheries (cutthroat, salmon, halibut) are also open January 1- December 31, 2010.  Please contact the Fisheries Office for additional details.

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