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Fish Stocking Application Permit(FinFish)What is the Purpose of this Permit?A Fish Stocking Permit from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is required to plant fish into lakes or ponds in Washington State. Rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill sunfish, and channel catfish are the best choices for stocking into waters in Washington State. Triploid (sterile) grass carp have limited applications in some types of lakes or ponds, (i.e., golf-course ponds, water-ski lakes, etc.). The main concern with fish stocked into lakes and ponds is preventing any escape of the fish into nearby waters, where they may become problematic.Where Can I Get the Application for this Permit?The application is online and can be accessed at https://wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/fishing/fish-stocking-transport.Notes / Comments:Subject Matter Expert Phone / Email:Fish stocking is region specific with a contact for each of the 6 WDFW regions:
Region 2 - Ephrata: Chad Jackson (509) 754-4624 ext 250 / Chad.Jackson@dfw.wa.gov Region 3 - Yakima: John Easterbrook (509) 457-9330 / John.Easterbrook@dfw.wa.gov Region 4 - Mill Creek: Justin Spinelli (360) 466-4345 ext 242 / Justin.Spinelli@dfw.wa.gov Region 5 - Vancouver: Stacie Kelsey (360) 601-1168 / Stacie.Kelsey@dfw.wa.gov Region 6 - Montesano: Bonnie Staller (360)249-4628 ex 1200 / Bonnie.Staller@dfw.wa.gov Tim Heath (360) 249-1291 / Timothy.Heath@dfw.wa.gov Permit Timeliness ResultsPermit Timeliness data collection is in response to a State Auditor’s Performance Audit and RCW 43.42A. Each regulatory agency developed a plan to improve permit clarity, predictability, and timeliness. Each agency considers the customers experience to ensure permit assistance is simple to use, easy to access, and designed in a customer-friendly manner. Agencies report progress to the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA). ORIA prepares and distributes reports, with participation from the State Auditor’s Office and Results Washington. See latest report here: https://www.oria.wa.gov/ORIA-2018-PermitTimelinessProgressReport.pdf. All permits submitted for reporting were entered into this Regulatory Handbook. Here are the results of the performance data: Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Process a Permit Application (Definition)Average number of days from Receipt to Complete: 6.2 Maximum number of days from Receipt to Complete: 18 Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Issue a Permit Decision (Definition) Average number of days from Complete Application to Decision: 52.7 Maximum number of days from Complete Application to Decision: 126.8 (Summary results based on 180 submittals in 2020) Where can I get permitting assistance?Helpdesk phone: Main Olympia Line: (360) 902- 2200. Fish stocking is area specific. Website includes regional contact for specific area. Subject matter expert phone: See notes/comments for contact information Statewide Contact:Headquarters 1111 Washington Street SE Olympia, WA 98501 Telephone: (360) 902-2200 Website: http://wdfw.wa.gov/ * Permit information last updated 5/20/2019 [v2] |
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