Shellfish
Our Mission
The Shellfish Department of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians strives to maximize and optimize the shellfish harvest rights secured through the Treaty of Medicine Creek. The department is tasked with protecting the habitats and populations of shellfish while providing a safe environment for the purpose of commercial, ceremonial and subsistence fishing opportunities for tribal members.
Department Resources
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Buyers
June 2024 buyers list
Posted on: June 18, 2024-
Crab
26D Commercial Dungeness Closure 2024
Posted on: May 8, 202426D Commercial Dungeness Regulation 2024
Posted on: April 18, 20242024 region 6 winter crab survey
Posted on: February 6, 2024Blair Waterway and Saltchuk Site Crab Survey
Posted on: March 21, 2022Red Rock Crab (Cancer Productus) Width/Length Analysis
Posted on: March 3, 2017Escape Ring Experiments
Posted on: January 7, 2017Crabber Educational Brochure
Posted on: September 1, 2016Region 7 Map for Crabbers
Posted on: August 30, 2016Region 6 Map for Crabbers
Posted on: August 30, 2016-
Cucumber
26D commercial Sea Cucumber closing 11/9/23
Posted on: November 9, 20232023-24 Commercial Sea Cucumber Regulation
Posted on: December 13, 2022Titlow Beach Sea Cucumber No Harvest Area
Posted on: September 1, 2016Hale Pass Sea Cucumber Refuge Closure
Posted on: September 1, 2016-
Drug Testing
August 2024 drug testing
Posted on June 3, 2024Drug tests are required during the month of August 2024 for commercial dive harvesters. Please see drug testing facility info below. Best times to visit are 2-5pm. Busiest time for testing is 12-1pm.
Do not disclose any prescription medications you may be taking at the time of your drug test. If a prescription medication is causing a positive test, you will need to verify the prescription at a later time.
Fastest Labs Tacoma
2115 S 56th St #105
Tacoma, WA 98409https://www.fastestlabs.com/tacoma/
(253) 201-3223
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Geoduck
2024-2025 first half geoduck permitting
2024-25 First half commercial geoduck permits will be issued at the shellfish office March 25th – 29th, from 10am to 3pm (including lunch hour). If you cannot appear during these times, contact the department and an appointment can be made to accommodate your schedule.
To be eligible to receive a permit you will need:
- Current dive physical (issued on or after 4/1/2023)
- Current CPR/first aid certification (issued on or after 4/1/2022)
- Passing UA test results
- Puyallup Tribal fisher ID card with current yearly sticker on back (’23-’24) or newer
- Shellfish Department issued ID card
- No current court ordered suspensions or fines
There is a $25 fee for lost Shellfish Department ID cards.
Permits issued after 4/1/24 will require dive physicals and CPR/first aid certifications to be current on the day the permit is issued.
Save time and headaches: Call and verify your eligibility status before coming to the shellfish office for a permit (253) 573-7992.
Wollochet Harbor regulation
Posted on: July 12, 2024Wollochet Harbor map
Posted on: July 12, 2024Fauntleroy ’24 first half regulation
Posted on: April 1, 2024Geoduck Harvest Sustainability Forecast
Posted on: February 26, 2024Fauntleroy South Geoduck Tract Map
Posted on: September 27, 2022Geoduck Harvest Forecast Presentation
Posted on: March 26, 2019Geoduck Harvester Trainee Dive Log Form
Posted on: March 15, 2019Maury Island tract map
Posted on: June 2, 2017How to Become a Geoduck Diver
Posted on: September 1, 2016- Surface supplied air dive training:
- Skookum Diving, Jake Johnston: (360) 463-0616
- Hoodsport n Dive, Darnell Foskett: (360) 489-9005
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Shellfish Code
Shellfish Code
Posted on: September 13, 2016-
Shrimp
Spot Shrimp 2024 close
Posted on: May 13, 2024Spot Shrimp 2024
Posted on: April 15, 2024-
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Urchin
’23-’24 commercial green urchin regulations
Posted on: November 8, 2023