Rules Category: Eastern Washington and Columbia Region Freshwater
Species covered in proposed rule • Bass • Crappie • Perch • Trout • Other
Other Description bluegill
Rule to Change: NORTH SILVER LAKE (Spokane Co.) ALL SPECIES – selective gear rules. Internal combustion motors prohibited.
TROUT Mar. 1-Sept. 30 Min. size 14”. Daily limit 2. Release TROUT with clipped adipose fin.
Other Game Fish Mar. 1-Sept. 30 Statewide min. size/daily limit.
All Game Fish Nov. 1-Dec. 31 Catch-and-release.
New Rule Proposal: Remove NORTH SILVER LAKE from Special Rules section and manage under Statewide Rules.
Why the change is needed: This rule change will result in increased fishing and harvest opportunity for warmwater fish. This lake is no longer being managed as a quality trout water, so restrictive regulations are unnecessary.
Names of individuals or groups with whom you have discussed this change: WDFW: John Whalen (Regional Fish Program Manager) and Chris Donley (Inland Fish Program Manager). Other: George Potter (Inland Empire Fly Fishing Club).
Describe their support and/or concerns:
All are in support of this rule change. All agree that due to access issues and no longer managing this lake as a quality trout water, the change is warranted.
Submitted by: BAKER, BILL — ,
Date submitted: 06/07/2012
WDFW Rule Proposal Recommendation
Recommended for Public Comment Reference ID: DFW620042
Rule Change Recommendation Short Title Convert North Silver Lake to a year-round fishery
Rules Category Eastern Washington and Columbia Region Freshwater
Type of Rule Change Proposal Recreational
County or Location Information Spokane County
Short Description Allow increased fishing and harvest opportunity for warmwater fish by removing this lake from the Special Rules section and manage it under Statewide Rules.
Explanation There is no longer public access to this lake. Trout will no longer be stocked in this body of water, restrictive regulations are unnecessary.
