Bear Creek - Guler County Park to close for Youth Fishing Event

June 6, 2007

June 6, 2007

Bear Creek - Guler County Park
to close for Youth Fishing Event

Action: Closes the netted area and 200 feet either side of the netted area in Bear Creek located inside Guler County Park.

Effective dates:
· June 8 - 12:01 a.m., netted area and 200 feet either side, Bear Creek inside Guler County Park

· June 9 - netted area open only to participants in the youth fishing event. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Area will re-open at 4:00 p.m.

Species affected: All species

Location: Bear Creek, inside Guler County Park, Trout Lake, Klickitat County

Reasons for action: This rule change is necessary to assure a safe and successful youth fishing event. The fish will be planted one day prior to the event to acclimate them before the event. Several hundred fish will placed into a netted area along the creek. Closing this section of the creek will ensure these fish are available the following day for the youth event. On the day of the event, kids will be allowed to fish within this netted area. The area will not open to the general public until 4:00 p.m. on June 9, 2007. Keeping the creek closed until 4:00 p.m. June 9 necessary is to ensure safety for the public as well as the event participants while the event is shutting down and equipment it being removed.

Information contact: John Weinheimer, District 9 Fish Biologist, 360-906-6746

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.

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