Tribal Fishing & Hunting Information
Tribal fisheries and hunting are regulated by the Suquamish Tribal Government. This page is designed as a resource for Tribal members exercising their treaty-reserved rights. It is the policy of the Suquamish Tribe to preserve, protect, and perpetuate the fish resources within its jurisdiction. Fisheries processes registration and licensing of Tribal vessels used in harvesting operations, and regulates Tribal hunting activities and issues hunting licenses to Tribal members. 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.
Shellfish Downloads
Clam digging on the Port Madison Indian Reservation.
Shellfish Hotline (updated weekly)
Upcoming Clam Digs
- July 21 – Indian Island Dig (Pre-Register Required)
- July 23 – Indian Island Dig (Pre-Register Required)
- July 24 – Bait Dig
Regulations
- Crab – All Regions
- Crab – Region 4
- Shrimp
- Non Spot Shrimp – Commercial and C & S
- Clam & Oyster C & S
- -July 21 Clam Dig @ Indian Island
- -July 24 Clam Dig @ Indian Island
- Squid
- Sea Cucumbers
Maps
Related Links
All catches by Suquamish Tribal Fisherman must be reported to the Fisheries Office at: 360-394-8445.
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.
It is the policy of the Suquamish Tribe and the purpose of this chapter to protect, enhance, and conserve game resources used by members of the tribe. Hunting by members of the tribe should be primarily for the purpose of providing food for Suquamish Indian families and preserving the Suquamish culture.