I am about to build another boat and am looking for freshwater commercial fisheries that I can set it up for. Id like to fish for basically anything commercially viable, but I know its a limited commodity as compared to saltwater.
Anyone know what species are legal? Methods? Im looking at building a 14-16' pacific power dory and doing as much fishing as possible, while trying to make a couple bucks at it to pay it off.
Are there some anglers here that fish commercially?
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Freshwater commercial fishing
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Jake Dogfish
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RE:Freshwater commercial fishing
I don't know anything about freshwater commercial fishing. I think the indians take care of most of the freshwater. I think the first thing you have to do is shell out for a license. Why would you want to do this? Do you wish to net? IMO, nets are the biggest culprit in ruining the fishing in this state. Have you thought of fish farming?
The best I can tell you is try a squawfish season on the lower columbia. The fish now start out at $4 and go up from there. I did this several years ago and caught over 600 but it was alot of work... It actually made me quit fishing for awhile...
The best I can tell you is try a squawfish season on the lower columbia. The fish now start out at $4 and go up from there. I did this several years ago and caught over 600 but it was alot of work... It actually made me quit fishing for awhile...
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littleriver
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RE:Freshwater commercial fishing
This probably isn't a good site to discuss "commercial fishing" in any form, but
I do believe there are some options for you.
There is at least one operation in Eastern Washington that harvests carp for distribution to various customers. And I've heard of individuals catching crayfish for bait and/or human consumption in our lakes but the most common version of crayfish in this state is not a good tasting variety. I've seen it for sale in asian fish markets for as low as $1 a pound. That means you're gonna get about $.50 wholesale.
Other options might be Albacore Tuna, shad, and the lowly shiner perch.
Definitely want to review any plans with authorities at WDFW before making any large investment though.
I do believe there are some options for you.
There is at least one operation in Eastern Washington that harvests carp for distribution to various customers. And I've heard of individuals catching crayfish for bait and/or human consumption in our lakes but the most common version of crayfish in this state is not a good tasting variety. I've seen it for sale in asian fish markets for as low as $1 a pound. That means you're gonna get about $.50 wholesale.
Other options might be Albacore Tuna, shad, and the lowly shiner perch.
Definitely want to review any plans with authorities at WDFW before making any large investment though.
Fish doesn't smell "fishy" because it's fish. Fish smells "fishy" when it's rotten.
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Gisteppo
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RE:Freshwater commercial fishing
I actually think its an interesting topic for hobby anglers to be aware of commercial interests.
Gilnetting is essentially illegal unless you have tribal rights (which my dad can get, but I can not).
Ive been trying to track more info on the carp catch because I think my area has a legitimate shot at being a sustainable and viable fishery, but the sales information has eluded me. The WDFW site has very low levels of info for commercial interests. We are about 240 miles from saltwater, so the offshore and near shore fisheries are out. Although I do know a hotspot for Dungeness.
Any info on the carp would be appreciated.
The idea behind this is to justify my hours on the water with a little extra cash. I like to sport fish with friends, but during the days when Im without anyone to fish with, I could use a little commercial side interest to keep the fish coming and the gas filled up.
Thanks!
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Gilnetting is essentially illegal unless you have tribal rights (which my dad can get, but I can not).
Ive been trying to track more info on the carp catch because I think my area has a legitimate shot at being a sustainable and viable fishery, but the sales information has eluded me. The WDFW site has very low levels of info for commercial interests. We are about 240 miles from saltwater, so the offshore and near shore fisheries are out. Although I do know a hotspot for Dungeness.
Any info on the carp would be appreciated.
The idea behind this is to justify my hours on the water with a little extra cash. I like to sport fish with friends, but during the days when Im without anyone to fish with, I could use a little commercial side interest to keep the fish coming and the gas filled up.
Thanks!
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littleriver
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RE:Freshwater commercial fishing
PM me Gisteppo if you are truly interested in carp marketing information.
I'll give you the names of some asian fish markets in Portland where this kind of product can be sold.
You will probably want to stop and talk to these proprietors before you start your harvest efforts.
Also, the NPM option is very viable. From your location the columbia just below Priest Rapids is a good option as is
the Snake below Lower Granite Dam. The top NPM harvestors are earning over $30k per year and the checkin stations at vernita and below Lower Granite consitently record the highest catch/angler numbers of all the NPM sport reward check in stations.
I'll give you the names of some asian fish markets in Portland where this kind of product can be sold.
You will probably want to stop and talk to these proprietors before you start your harvest efforts.
Also, the NPM option is very viable. From your location the columbia just below Priest Rapids is a good option as is
the Snake below Lower Granite Dam. The top NPM harvestors are earning over $30k per year and the checkin stations at vernita and below Lower Granite consitently record the highest catch/angler numbers of all the NPM sport reward check in stations.
Fish doesn't smell "fishy" because it's fish. Fish smells "fishy" when it's rotten.
RE:Freshwater commercial fishing
there was a guy i new who use to fish for burbot (freshwater ling) from lake chelan. and sold his catch to local stores on his way back to the wenatchee area, this was in the later 70's and don't know if this can be done commercially any more.
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Gisteppo
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RE:Freshwater commercial fishing
Interesting on the burbot. Im curious if thats a kosher way to sell fish or if he was just doing a little grey market fishing. The WDFW has no licensure on sportfish, which burbot qualify as.
From my place the NPM fishery is about 3 hrs away. We have a tremendous # of them in Long lake, but no BPA support because they don't eat salmon on our side of Grand Coulee dam. I will have to see about a trip or two to the snake, As it would be about 2.5 hrs to Central or Lyons Ferries.
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From my place the NPM fishery is about 3 hrs away. We have a tremendous # of them in Long lake, but no BPA support because they don't eat salmon on our side of Grand Coulee dam. I will have to see about a trip or two to the snake, As it would be about 2.5 hrs to Central or Lyons Ferries.
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