Amend fishing rules for event at Silver Lake in Pierce County

March 28, 2017

March 28, 2017

Amend fishing rules for event
at Silver Lake in Pierce County

Action: Open to fishing Silver Lake (Pierce Co.) to anglers participating in the Heroes on the Waters NW Chapter fishing event.

Effective Dates: April 15, 2017 from official sunrise to official sunset.

Species affected: Rainbow trout

Location: Silver Lake (Pierce Co.)

Reason for action: To accommodate a fishing event.

Other information: This is a one-day event hosted by the non-profit organization Heroes on the Water NW Chapter. On the day of the event, pre-registered veterans only will be permitted to fish throughout the lake from boats captained by Heroes on the Water volunteers.

Information Contact: Tara Livingood-Schott, Fish Biologist, Region 6, Tara.Livingood@dfw.wa.gov or 360-628-4223.

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions 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 toll free 866-880-5431.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.