Idaho Fish Report
Lake Sylvia to close for kids-only fishing event
by WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
5-16-2013
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Action: Close Lake Sylvia to fishing by the public 12 hours prior to the fishing event. Lake Sylvia will reopen at 6:00 a.m. on June 8, 2013.
Effective Dates: 6 p.m. June 7 through 6 a.m. June 8, 2013.
Species: All game fish
Location: Lake Sylvia in Grays Harbor County, Montesano Washington
Reason for Action: This rule change is necessary to ensure a safe and successful kids fish-in event. The fish will be planted the evening prior to the event to better acclimate them to the lake.
Other Information: Organizers of this event donate time, effort, and money to raise and stock trout into Lake Sylvia. The organizers also help with other fishing events in local lakes. The expected participation for this year's event is about 350 kids. Lake Sylvia is open year-round with the exception of this closure.
Information Contact: Mike Scharpf, Region 6 (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: 6 p.m. June 7 through 6 a.m. June 8, 2013.
Species: All game fish
Location: Lake Sylvia in Grays Harbor County, Montesano Washington
Reason for Action: This rule change is necessary to ensure a safe and successful kids fish-in event. The fish will be planted the evening prior to the event to better acclimate them to the lake.
Other Information: Organizers of this event donate time, effort, and money to raise and stock trout into Lake Sylvia. The organizers also help with other fishing events in local lakes. The expected participation for this year's event is about 350 kids. Lake Sylvia is open year-round with the exception of this closure.
Information Contact: Mike Scharpf, Region 6 (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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