Long's Pond closed to fishing prior to youth fishing event

April 3, 2009

Date: April 3, 2009
Long’s Pond closed to fishing
prior to youth fishing event

Action: Long's Pond will be closed to fishing for two days prior to the Lacey Family Fish-In (Fishing Kids) youth fishing event, which begins at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2009.

Effective date: 12:01 a.m. Thursday, April 16 until 8:00 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009.

Species affected: All species

Location: Long's Pond is located at Woodland Creek Community Park, 6729 Pacific Avenue SE, in Lacey.

Reason for action: Allow staff to set nets and stock fish for April 18 activities and ensure a successful Family Fish-In event.

Other information: Long's Pond is open for fishing only to juvenile anglers, 14 years of age or younger. Pre-registration is required for participation in the April 18 Family Fish-In. Juvenile anglers are not required to have a fishing license. For information about the event, contact Lacey Parks & Recreation, 360-491-0857.

Information contact: Larry Phillips, District 11 Area Biologist, (369) 902-2721 (Olympia)

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.