Lake Sylvia to close for kids-only fishing event

May 15, 2013

Action: Close Lake Sylvia to fishing by the public 12 hours prior to the fishing event. Lake Sylvia will reopen at 6:00 a.m. on June 8, 2013.

Effective dates: 6:00 p.m. June 7 through 6:00 a.m. June 8, 2013.

Species: All game fish

Location: Lake Sylvia in Grays Harbor County, Montesano Washington

Reason for action: This rule change is necessary to ensure a safe and successful kids fish-in event. The fish will be planted the evening prior to the event to better acclimate them to the lake.

Other Information: Organizers of this event donate time, effort, and money to raise and stock trout into Lake Sylvia. The organizers also help with other fishing events in local lakes. The expected participation for this year’s event is about 350 kids. Lake Sylvia is open year-round with the exception of this closure.

Information Contact: Mike Scharpf, Region 6 (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.