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Aquatic Farm Registration

Description/Purpose

Registration is required by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) for any aquaculture operation, including those culturing food fish, shellfish, and certain aquatic animals. Quarterly reports on production are required. In addition, a permit is required to transfer live fish products within the state.

Triggers and activities which would require this compliance record

Culturing or transferring food fish, shellfish, and certain aquatic animals.

Costs/Fees
105
see details

$105.

Prepared from information and data submitted for calendar year 2024.

Application Information

The application is called 'Aquatic Farm Registration Form' is online and can be accessed at https://wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/commercial/miscellaneous.

  • A site drawing of your operation.
  • Proof of ownership on parcel (tax statement or lease agreement).
  • The $105 application fee.
  • A copy of the beach certification issued by the Washington State Department of Health.

No.

Mail your application to:
   WDFW Licensing
   Attn: Aquatic Farm
   600 Capitol Way N
   Olympia, WA 98501

Does not expire.

Does not apply.

Agency Analysis
92
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1
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1
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0
0

None

Prepared from information and data submitted for calendar year 2024.

Published Decision Time
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7-10 business days.

Prepared from information and data submitted for calendar year 2024.

Legal authority
Notes / Comments

The WDFW Licensing Office issues the Aquatic Farm Registration, and an Aquatic Farm Registration Form can be obtained by calling their office. They can be contacted at (360) 902-2464.

Contacts
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Headquarters
1111 Washington Street SE
Olympia WA 98501
Website: http://wdfw.wa.gov/
Telephone: (360) 902-2200
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region No. 1 - Eastern
8702 North Division Street
Spokane WA 99218-1199
Website: http://wdfw.wa.gov/
Telephone: (509) 456-4082
Fax: (509) 456-4071
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region No. 2 - Columbia
1550 Alder Street NW
Ephrata WA 98823-9699
Website: http://wdfw.wa.gov/
Telephone: (509) 754-4624
Fax: (509) 754-5257
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region No. 3 - Central
1701 South 24th Avenue
Yakima WA 98902-5720
Website: http://wdfw.wa.gov/
Telephone: (509) 575-2740
Fax: (509) 575-2474
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region No. 4 - Northwest
16018 Mill Creek Boulevard
Mill Creek WA 98012-1296
Website: http://wdfw.wa.gov/
Telephone: (425) 775-1311
Fax: (425) 338-1066
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region No. 5 - Southwest
2108 Grand Blvd
Vancouver WA 98661-4624
Website: http://wdfw.wa.gov/
Telephone: (360) 696-6211
Fax: (360) 906-6776
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region No. 6 - Peninsula
48 Devonshire Road
Montesano WA 98563-9618
Website: http://wdfw.wa.gov/
Telephone: (360) 249-4628
Fax: (360) 664-0689
Triggering Questions
  • Will you cultivate food fish, shellfish or other aquatic animals?
* Credential details last updated 5/28/2025
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