Gilchrist Pond (Whitman County) temporarily closed to fishing for Fishing Kids youth fishing clinic

June 4, 2003

June 4, 2003

Gilchrist Pond (Whitman County) temporarily closed
to fishing for Fishing Kids youth fishing clinic

Action: Gilchrist Pond will be closed to fishing for four days to protect catchable trout stocked specifically for the "Fishing Kids" fishing clinic, which begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 14.

Effective date: 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, until 9 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2003

Species affected: All species.

Location: Gilchrist Pond, in Whitman County, approximately six miles southwest of Colfax, off Union Flat Road.

Reason for action: Eliminate premature harvest of catch-able trout dedicated to the "Fishing Kids" event.

Other information: For information about the "Fishing Kids" youth fishing clinic at Gilchrist Pond, contact Whitman County 4H (509) 397-6290

Information contact: John Whalen, Regional Fish Manager, (509) 456-4082

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.