May 27, 2010
Action: Closes Heart Lake to fishing by the public.
Effective dates: June 2 - 12:01 a.m., entire lake closed to public fishing.
June 6 - Lake reopens 12:01 a.m., except the lake is open for anglers participating in the youth fishing event June 5 from 6:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m.
The lake will remain open to juvenile anglers after the event closes.
Species affected: All gamefish.
Location: Heart Lake, located within the city limits of Anacortes in Skagit County
Reasons for action: This rule change is necessary to assure a successful youth fishing event. The fish will be planted in the lake during the three days prior to the event to better acclimate them. On the day of the event only juvenile anglers will be allowed to fish in the lake.
Other information: The youth fishing event is sponsored by the City of Anacortes Parks and Recreation, and the Fidalgo Chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers, and has been held for the past eight years. The event offers children an opportunity to participate and learn about fishing who would otherwise not get the chance. For information on how you can participate, please contact Jonn Lunsford, city of Anacortes Parks and Recreation at (360) 293-1918,or Karl Frantz, Puget Sound Anglers, at (360) 293-5096.
Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, 360-466-4345 x 270
Effective dates: June 2 - 12:01 a.m., entire lake closed to public fishing.
June 6 - Lake reopens 12:01 a.m., except the lake is open for anglers participating in the youth fishing event June 5 from 6:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m.
The lake will remain open to juvenile anglers after the event closes.
Species affected: All gamefish.
Location: Heart Lake, located within the city limits of Anacortes in Skagit County
Reasons for action: This rule change is necessary to assure a successful youth fishing event. The fish will be planted in the lake during the three days prior to the event to better acclimate them. On the day of the event only juvenile anglers will be allowed to fish in the lake.
Other information: The youth fishing event is sponsored by the City of Anacortes Parks and Recreation, and the Fidalgo Chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers, and has been held for the past eight years. The event offers children an opportunity to participate and learn about fishing who would otherwise not get the chance. For information on how you can participate, please contact Jonn Lunsford, city of Anacortes Parks and Recreation at (360) 293-1918,or Karl Frantz, Puget Sound Anglers, at (360) 293-5096.
Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, 360-466-4345 x 270