Amend recreational fishing rules at Cases Pond (Pacific County)

October 26, 2016

Action: Opens Cases Pond to all anglers and extends the season by one month.

Effective Dates: Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2016.

Species affected: All fish.

Location: Cases Pond (Pacific County).

Reason for action: Cases Pond previously was scheduled to close Nov. 30 and has been open only to anglers under the age of 15. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife plants 600 catchable-size (10 to 12 inches) rainbow trout in Cases Pond. This rule change will increase winter recreational opportunity.

Other information: Cases Pond will be closed to fishing on Jan. 1, 2017.

Information Contact: Chad Herring, Region 6 District 17 biologist, (360) 249-1299.

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.