Washington Fishermen’s Convention: Conference

Special promotion!

Thanks to the generous support from our sponsors, the next 25 tickets sold will be only $25! Register today!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 22

Scholarships to attend are available: Contact Bridget Trosin: bemmett@uw.edu

Conference details

The keystone of the Washington Fishermen’s Convention — a multi-track educational and networking conference and community meals for both new and experienced commercial fishermen.

Select topics include:

• Intro to Washington fisheries
• Day in the life of a commercial fisherman
• Finance and insurance
• Hands-on knot tying 
• Mitigating conflict
• Crew contracts
• Making your voice heard with decision-makers
• Regulations and licensing

FULL AGENDA.

Conference registration will also include options to add on an extra meal ticket for a friend or family member ($30), and to sponsor a young fisherman to attend the conference. 

When

Saturday December 6–Sunday December 7, 2025

Conference venue 

The Siren
421 Neddie Rose Dr
Westport, WA

Hotels with conference room rates

Saltwater Inn (located next to conference venue)
Discount code: Westport10

LOGE Westport
Book with discount link.

Register for other Washington Fishermen's Convention events

Participants who would like to participate in the Drill Instructor and Fishermen's First Aid and Safety Training to be held on December 4-5 must register for that separately. 

Find the details for the entire Convention here.