The sentences in quotes are taken directly from the recently circulated letter from Ron Garner, the president of PSA. Our responses are directly beneath. “A Fish NW advisor on our PSA State Board meeting talked about this lawsuit and he said that he sees this as the end of fishing”. What was actually said was […]

As predicted, and based on last night’s NOF meeting, it appears a near certainty that the winter blackmouth fishery will again be closed for the majority of Puget Sound in 2022. What the WDFW and the Stillaguamish Tribe point to as the reason for this is a low return of both hatchery and wild fish […]

To correct what it perceives to be ongoing violations of the Endangered Species Act and related court orders and management plans regarding the fair and lawful administration of Washington’s salmon season setting process, Fish Northwest sent a 60-day “Notice of Intent to Sue” to various federal and state agencies and the treaty tribes on January […]

We see little chance for the restoration of blackmouth fishing in the winter of 2022, but if by chance the Director does find a way, do not take the bait and applaud him. Having something restored which should never have been surrendered is neither a win nor a victory. Though the Stilly hatchery fish debacle […]

I want to thank all of our members and new donors for their trust and support. It’s been a busy three weeks for us as our membership roster has exploded. We’ve gone from the original 5 members back in May of 2020 to over 270 individual members and over 30 businesses and organizations (to include […]

The first 2021 North of Falcon public meeting will be held on 26 Feb at 9 AM. We need all eyes and ears on these meetings this year. If things go the way we fear, recreational fishermen could be looking at even more drastic cuts to salmon seasons, including complete closures of some areas, and […]

**Get your cup of coffee, sit in your favorite chair, and tune in **Tomorrow morning at 7 am ( Feb 13), The Outdoor Line will be hosting Mark Riedesel of FNW. Mark will be discussing our latest efforts to help shape the future of salmon and steelhead fishing in Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula. […]

Last night we got word the Bellingham Chapter of Puget Sound Anglers (PSA) had decided to back Fish Northwest! This makes three chapters in as many days who have taken this bold and generous step. I want to personally extend my thanks to this chapter as many of our early supporters hailed from this region. […]

We want to thank the PSA North Olympic Peninsula Chapter for their very generous support of Fish Northwest’s latest efforts to restore salmon and steelhead fishing opportunities. This backing could not have come at a more critical time, and we the board members are unbelievably grateful.We encourage other chapters and members to go to our […]

The is a transcript of my testimony on February 9th, 2021 for HB 5421. The Bill being introduced outlines the establishment of an advisory board designed to facilitate dispute resolution between commercial/recreational fishermen and WDFW. My name is Brett Rosson. For the past 12 years, I’ve operated a Fishing Charter business in Puget Sound, and […]