Idaho Fish Report
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife reports that Vance Creek Pond #1 will open for spring break
by WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-13-2013
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Action: Open Vance Creek Pond #1 to fishing by juveniles, seniors (over 70 years old) and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card.
Effective Dates: March 30 through April 7, 2013
Species Affected: Trout and other game fish.
Location: Vance Creek Pond #1, Grays Harbor County.
Reasons for Action: The opener will allow additional fishing opportunity for juveniles, seniors, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card on Vance Creek Pond #1 (Bowers Lake) during local school districts' spring break. Vance Creek Pond # 1 is an "Opening Day" lake regulated for juvenile, senior, and disabled fishers only. Vance Creek Pond will re-open the fourth Saturday in April.
Other Information: Area open to fishing March 30 through April 7 in Vance Creek Pond #1 only. Vance Creek Pond #2 (Lake Inez), west of Pond #1, will remain closed until the regularly scheduled lowland trout opener on the last Saturday in April.
Information Contact: Mike Scharpf, WDFW Region 6 Montesano, District Fish Biologist (360) 249-1205.
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
Effective Dates: March 30 through April 7, 2013
Species Affected: Trout and other game fish.
Location: Vance Creek Pond #1, Grays Harbor County.
Reasons for Action: The opener will allow additional fishing opportunity for juveniles, seniors, and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card on Vance Creek Pond #1 (Bowers Lake) during local school districts' spring break. Vance Creek Pond # 1 is an "Opening Day" lake regulated for juvenile, senior, and disabled fishers only. Vance Creek Pond will re-open the fourth Saturday in April.
Other Information: Area open to fishing March 30 through April 7 in Vance Creek Pond #1 only. Vance Creek Pond #2 (Lake Inez), west of Pond #1, will remain closed until the regularly scheduled lowland trout opener on the last Saturday in April.
Information Contact: Mike Scharpf, WDFW Region 6 Montesano, District Fish Biologist (360) 249-1205.
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
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