Washington Fishermen’s Convention
Date and Time
Thursday Dec 4, 2025 Monday Dec 8, 2025
December 4 - December 8
Fees/Admission
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15, 2025
Register here!
Contact Information
For questions or requests about scholarships or industry-funded tickets, contact Bridget Trosin, WSG fisheries and boating program lead, [email protected]
Description
Washington Fishermen’s Convention
Westport — The Washington Fishermen’s Convention aims to unify and celebrate our state’s fishing industry, with something to offer everyone in the community. The Convention will be an up-to five-day learning and networking opportunity for both new and experienced fishermen.
It starts with a two-day, hands-on, U.S. Coast Guard-approved Drill Instructor and Fishermen’s First Aid at Sea training (participants will earn a certificate). Then, a two-day conference filled with networking opportunities and educational sessions as well as community meals. The Convention will be rounded out by a one-day, on-water sea trial for new fishermen to practice their skills and test their seaworthiness (e.g., sea sickness!) on the back deck of a commercial fishing vessel.
Participants will be able to register for individual components of the Convention.
Working agenda:
Training: Thursday, December 4 – Friday, December 5
Drill Instructor and Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training.
Fee: $75 for commercial fishermen. Non-commercial fishermen can attend for $150.
Training venue: McCausland Hall
2200 Nyhus St N
Westport, WA
Space is limited to 24 participants.
Conference: Saturday, December 6 – Sunday, December 7
Multi-track educational and networking conference and community meals for both new and experienced 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
Fee: $125
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.
Registration will also include options to add on an extra meal ticket for a friend or family member to attend dinner on Saturday ($30) and to sponsor a young fisherman to attend the conference ($125). Scholarships or Industry-funded conference tickets for new fishermen are available (contact Bridget Trosin, [email protected]).
Sea Trial: Monday, December 8 (weather dependent)
Test your seaworthiness on a commercial fishing vessel!
Fee: $50
Meeting location:
McCausland Hall
2200 Nyhus St N
Westport, WA
Space is limited.
