Hey Rob,

I don't think club fishing events would be subject to such a permit. Check out this link:

http://homeport.uscg.mil/mycg/portal/ep/contentView.do?contentTypeId=2&contentId...

It states that the permits are for regattas or marine parades. These would include events that block navigation channels and might cause a dangerous boating environment if it wasn't controlled. It might be worth checking with the Coast Guard just to be safe, but I can't see anywhere in the rules that make fishing events part of this process. It is a little strange that WDFW would post something like that... probably just covering their bases.

Chris

Is it just me cause I haven't fished lately, I didn't know the club needed special permits to fish Lake Washington and adjoining waters?  Maybe I am behind times........Let me know......It sure seems everyone in the world wants their piece of an additional monetary pie to fish Washington Permited Waters?  What's next, city fishing permit?  I know.....don't suggest it.....they just might want that next.......

CP