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Senate hears proposal to convert limited Puget Sound shrimp trawl permits to pot licenses
Summary
Senate Bill 5076 would let holders of limited‑entry Puget Sound shrimp trawl licenses convert those permits to non‑spot shrimp pot licenses, keeping the combined total at five and retiring converted trawl permits; supporters called the change more sustainable, while some fishers warned about preserving access and market effects.
The Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks Committee heard Jan. 16 testimony on Senate Bill 5076, which would authorize a new class of non‑spot shrimp pot Puget Sound commercial licenses and allow holders of existing shrimp trawl Puget Sound commercial licenses to convert those trawl licenses to pot licenses.
Under current law, Puget Sound shrimp commercial licenses are a limited‑entry fishery. Committee staff said there are five shrimp trawl licenses in existence. The bill would create a non‑spot shrimp pot license with the same…
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