Under Policy guidance from the Fish Commission, the Fisheries Division works toward protecting and enhancing the Tribe’s fisheries resources, their habitat, and access to those resources to satisfy the needs of tribal members and their future generations.

Fisheries Commission

• Jaison Elkins, Chair
• Mike Jerry Sr. Vice-Chair
• Carl Moses
• Dennis Anderson Jr.
• Phil Hamilton
• Jeremy James
• Donnie Jerry
• Todd LaClair
• Henry Martin
• Stanley Moses
• Marie Starr
• Theodore Vaiese

The information necessary to manage the Tribe’s Fisheries is generated by Fisheries Division staff and stem from the multitude of activities performed by our programs and projects. Our programs include:

• Harvest Management Program: Fisher Services, Vessel Coordination, Salmon Management, Shellfish Management and Research
• Fisheries Enforcement Program: Officers are commissioned to enforce the Tribe’s Fisheries Code and patrol the Tribe’s U&A to make sure regulations are followed and also to assist Muckleshoot fishers.
• Fish Production Program: White River Hatchery, Keta Creek Complex, Fishing Derbies, Elliott Bay Net Pen Project.
• Fisheries Habitat Program: Water Resources, Watershed and Land Use