Northwest Fishing Reports

I had an idea today and would like to know what you all think. My wife and I were talking about how many fish we catch in a summer and thought it would be a good idea to give some of them to people that are hungry or just want fish but don't have the resources to catch that many. We don't keep fish we don't use, but sometimes it is hard to find people that want them seeing as we could eat fish three times a week in the summer and not eat all of the ones we catch. Is it illegal to post on Craigslist? Is this completely ridiculous, or would this be a way to do something that we all love and help people that need it? Even if ony one meal...

Let me know what you think

Thanks

I would suggest looking into food donation sites. I did this very thing in the 80s with the Sisters of Providence foodbank in Seattle for excess steelhead I would catch. They were very grateful and it felt good knowing it wasn't going to waste. I'm sure different organizations will have their own rules as to donated meat/fish products, but I'm betting some of them will take fish. Very commendable of you to consider this option.

Walk into any local Senior Center and you'll have a line a mile long.
I have a few elderly neighbors and they are always very thankful for some fresh fish.

Big D wrote:Walk into any local Senior Center and you'll have a line a mile long.
I have a few elderly neighbors and they are always very thankful for some fresh fish.

I also have a couple retired neighbors (sisters) - it's kind of fun, each time I bring them fish - I get to hear stories about how they used to go fishing with their dad and how much they miss fresh fish. And since they live on a fixed income - anything helps.

I think anytime you can help others out, it's a good thing. Nicely done!

The only reason I could see not doing this is liability. Its a generous thought but it only takes one person trying to sue you for making a person sick.Id find out what liabilities you could have before putting it on CL.I'd do what Mike said and talk to a foodbank. What you think is the proper way to freeze may not be for health standards. JMO.

Thanks for all the input. I'll do a little more research and see what I can come up with.

When ever you give wild game or game fish to another party there are a few things you need to do.
The State requires some info.
#1 Name of the person who harvested the game.
#2 date it was harvested.
#3 Licence number from the fishing or hunting licence of the harvester.
#4 location of the harvested game.
Should the WDFW check and this information is not with the game, the holder of said game is subject to a fine.