Amend recreational fishing rules at Rattlesnake Lake (King Co.)

October 9, 2014

Action: Increase the daily limit of trout to 10 fish with no size restriction.

Effective Dates: One hour before official sunrise on Oct. 18, 2014 to one hour after official sunset on Feb. 1, 2015.

Species affected: Trout

Location: Rattlesnake Lake (King Co.)

Reason for action: The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will increase winter recreational opportunity in inland waters throughout the Puget Sound region by stocking more than 300,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inches) or larger Rainbow Trout.

Other information: Selective gear rules are still in effect at Rattlesnake Lake. The fishery will revert to catch-and-release only beginning on February 2, 2015. An allotment of catchable-size Rainbow Trout will be stocked in early to mid-February to replenish the fishery.

Information Contact: Justin Spinelli, Fish Biologist, Region 4, Justin.Spinelli@dfw.wa.gov or 360-466-4345 ext. 242

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. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

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.