Bowers Lake (Vance Creek Pond #1) will open to fishing during spring break

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014


Bowers Lake (Vance Creek Pond #1) will
open for spring break


Action: Open Bowers Lake (Vance Creek Pond #1) to fishing by juveniles (under 15 years of age), seniors (70 years old and over) and anglers with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife disability status and who have a designated harvester card only.

Effective dates: April 5 through April 13, 2014.

Species affected: Trout and other game fish

Location: Bowers Lake (Vance Creek Pond #1), Grays Harbor Co.

Reasons for action: The opener will allow additional fishing opportunity for juveniles, seniors, and anglers with a disability who have the designated harvester card on their person on Bowers Lake (Vance Creek Pond #1) during spring break for local school districts. Bowers Lake is an “Opening Day” lake regulated for juvenile, senior, and anglers with WDFW disability status and who have a designated harvester card only. Bowers Lake will re-open April 26, 2014.

Other information: Area open to fishing April 5 through April 13 is Bowers Lake only. Lake Inez (Vance Creek Pond #2), west of Bowers Lake will remain closed until the regularly scheduled lowland trout opener on April 26, 2014.

Information contact: Mike Scharpf, Region 6 Montesano, District Fish Biologist (360) 249–1205.

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.