2008-2009 Regulations pamphlet edition

Think you caught the big one?

A record catch must be verified so how do you do that?
Most importantly get your fish weighed at a certified scale and don't forget to get the scale operators signature and one witness,THEY MUST BE PRESANT AT THE WEIGHING.
Then you will need to go the WDFW Department of Fish and Wildlife office for verification.

Click here Get a downloadable application or go down to the WDFW office in person, call: 360-902-2200 to find a location near you.

Don't Forget:
If you have an upcoming event and you want to list it on our events calendar please drop us an email with your event info and I will be sure to list it ASAP.
Thank you, The Nautical Monkey.

JUNE

Seafair 2009
June 27 - August 2, 2009 - throughout the Seattle area

For over a 1/2 Century in Seattle ... Seafair Seattle has been an annual tradition for both locals & visitors alike. Celebrated for just about a month ... usually until the first Sun in August, Seafair Seattle is the largest Festival in the Northwest and is rated one of the Top 10 Events in the Country.

There's always something for everyone at Seafair Seattle, from Arts & Crafts to live Music... huge Parades... Triathalons... Festivals and more!. Major Events include the Milk Carton Derby, Torchlight Run & Parade, the KeyBank Air Show featuring the famous Blue Angels, and General Motors Cup Unlimited Hydroplane Races held on beautiful Lake Washington.

JULY

Torchlight Parade at Seafair
July 25, 2009 - Seattle Center - Downtown Seattle Washington

Come celebrate the Northwest's largest lighted parade in Downtown Seattle! The famous Torchlight Parade at Seafair is one of Seattle's biggest nights for family tradition, so you won't want to miss the Macy's-style helium balloons, local bands, drill teams, beautifully illuminated floats, and naturally the Seafair Clowns and Pirates.

The parade begins at 7:30 PM at Seattle Center, and continues south down Fourth Ave. to Second Ave. and King Street. Over 300,000 people lined the parade route last year... so we suggest you get here early for the best viewing spots.

info from http://www.seattle-downtown.com/events/

AUGUST

Des Moines Salmon Derby
Date: August 1, 2009
Contact: Terry Wiest
Phone: 206-387-9293
twiest@sooscreek.com

Gig Harbor Salmon Derby
Date: August 8, 2009
This event includes a Kids Division.
psa-gh07derby@earthlink.net
Contact: Ken Van Cleve
Phone: 253-297-2121

Hood Canal Salmon Derby
Date: August 15 - 16, 2009
This event includes a Kids Division.
briantoni@comcast.net
Contact: Clint Muns
Phone: 360-426-2584

Sinclair Inlet Salmon Derby
Date: August 22 - 23, 2009
Gramdiok@msn.com
Phone: 360-692-6085

SEPTEMBER

Tokeland Marina,
Willapa Bay Salmon Derby
Date: September 5, 2009
This event includes a Kids Division.
Contact: Vickie Wilburn
vickiewilburn@comcast.net
Phone: 206-200-8161

Edmonds Coho Derby
Date: September 12, 2009
This event includes a Kids Division.
Contact: Steve Sande
http://www.edmondscohoderby.com/
Steve.Sande@spectracf.com
Phone: 1-800-410-3883 Ext #109

Get Listed Here

Did you know:

In 2005, a law was passed requiring boat operators to take a boater safety education course in order to operate a boat in Washington state. The law applies to operators of motorboats with 15 horsepower or greater.

This requierment takes affect based on your Age durring the individual year listed below.

in 2009 if you are 25 and younger you are requierd to carry this card. This is the schedual for the incrimental increase until 2014 when everyone born after Jan 1 1955 will then be required to carry it when operating a boat in Washington state.

In 2010 age 30.
In 2011 age 35.
In 2012 age 40.
In 2013 age 50.
In 2014 age 59.

Get more information on how to take the online course.

Download the application to apply for your card.

Did You Know:
Proper safety equipment saves lives. Please do a pre trip inspection of all your equipment to be sure everything fits properly, Life jacket straps and clips are in good working condition.