Weather you are tribal or non tribal and a commercial fisherman you can sell your catch near the side of a road if the catch is reported on a fish ticket. Lots of fishermen "buy" there own fish and sell them again as they see fit.
There is no difference selling it to a restaurant or to a pedestrian on the side of the road. All fish is recorded, if it's not recorded on a fish ticket then it is an illegal fish regardless of being landed by a tribal fisherman or not.
The boldt decision reserves the right of the tribes to harvest up to 50% of the harvestable surplus and GRANTS non tribal fishers the opportunity to harvest the other 50%. At the signing of the treaties all fishing and hunting rights belonged to the tribes. The courts have upheld this in multiple decisions, boldt, raffide and such.
Tribes are also limited to harvest in specific U&A where they cannot travel to fish. Being non-tribal if you so desire to fish Westport 1 weekend and port Townsend another you can. Both tribes and non-tribal hatcheries release fish in the millions. In fact, where I live a state operated hatchet is subsidized by a tribe to protect there heritage.
Additionally, not every fisherman tribal or non-tribal follow every rule. There are many sport fishermen that keep over there limits or waste fish too. I urge anyone who wants to know more about tribes go to the Northwest Indian Fish Commission website and read up on the member tribes in your areas. Many of them are protecting your resources more than you think.
(This is merely an informative post and does not portray my opinions on anything whatsoever)
Good info. Some do not understand treaties and their supremacy to state law...in fact most, at least until the 70s...
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