Failor Lake will open to fishing for a kids-only fishing derby

March 22, 2017

March 22, 2017

Failor Lake will open to fishing
for a kids-only fishing derby

Action: Open Failor Lake to fishing only by juveniles.

Effective dates: 8 a.m. through 12 p.m. (noon) April 15, 2017.

Species affected: Trout and other game fish.

Location: Failor Lake, Grays Harbor County.

Reasons for action: The opener will allow boys and girls 14 and younger to participate in a fishing derby hosted by the Grays Harbor Poggie Club.

Other information: Following this opener, Failor Lake will remain closed until the regularly scheduled lowland lake trout opener on the fourth Saturday in April.

Information contact: Mike Scharpf, District Fish Biologist, Montesano, (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. 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.