Net Your Problem

Whether you're a commercial or recreational fisherman, we've got an event for you this week. Join us for two opportunities to help reduce waste in our waters.

♻ [Cancelled] Net Recycling Drop-Off
Wednesday, June 24, 11am-4pm at Web Locker 2 at Squalicum Harbor

Got old nets and line taking up space? Drop them off at our Net Recycling Drop-Off and skip the dump fees and hauling headaches in the process. In partnership with Samson Rope and Net Your Problem.

♻ Salmon Trolling Rigging Demo & Recreational Gear Drop-Off & Repair
Saturday, June 27, 11am-2pm at LFS Marine & Outdoor

Join Puget Sound Anglers for a free, hands-on salmon trolling rigging demonstration where experienced anglers will walk you through how to set up your gear. While you're there, bring any old tangled fishing line or gear for recycling, or get it repaired there to make sure it gets a new life and avoids the landfill.

Funded in part by a public participation grant from the Washington Department of Ecology.

Partnership Takes Net Recycling to the Next Level As a fisheries observer in Dutch Harbor, Kodiak, and Akutan, Alaska, Nicole Baker saw piles of fishing nets that were no longer usable everywhere. She knew there had to be a sustainable way to dispose of old fishing gear. After some research, she connected with a company that recycled maritime mater...