Create a vessel inspection program; increase the quality control of gear fisherman use for commercial fishing; facilitate the use of the Muckleshoot Behavioral Health Dept. and utilize this resource for fishermen in-need, as a result of substance abuse/intoxication while commercial fishing.

The fishing season consisted of White River, Puyallup, Lake Sammamish, Lake Washington, Lake Union, Duwamish, and Elliot Bay with 3 active Enforcement Officers, and during the fourth quarter with only 2 active Enforcement Officers. The species covered were Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, and Chum. Biological studies completed were: warm water gill net study on Lake Washington and electro-shock study on Lake Sammamish.

More information on our 2022 activities:

• Number of Citations Issued: 7
• Number of Warnings Issued: 16
• Enforcement Activities on the water: Patrolling; active investigations; assisting biologists; escorting fisherman back to First Ave with vessel issues; enforce First Avenue rules and regulations; facilitation of water way and communication with fishermen and King County Marine Division; assisted with photos and filming of Muckleshoot fishermen for media production.
• Locations worked: White River, Puyallup, Lake Sammamish, Lake Washington, Lake Union, Duwamish, and Elliot Bay