Upland Finfish Hatching & Rearing General Permit

The Upland Finfish Hatching and Rearing permit regulates the discharge of wastewater from fish hatcheries in the state of Washington that raise salmon, trout, and other finfish species. These fish species are raised for a variety of reasons such as commercial sales, fishing opportunities, and conservation.

The current permit went into effect Oct. 1, 2021, and expires on Sept. 30, 2026.

Current permit documents

Permit (effective Oct. 1, 2021)
- Fact sheet and Appendix C: Response to Comments
- Full original comments
Small Business Economic Impact Analysis (SBEIA)

Regional contacts for help with your permit:

Contact information

Laurie Niewolny
Aquaculture Specialist and Statewide Permit Coordinator
laurie.niewolny@ecy.wa.gov
360-584-8852

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Upland Finfish Hatching & Rearing General Permit

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