December 27, 2007
Action: Open Patterson Lake (Winthrop) to fishing
Effective dates: Jan. 1, 2008 through April 30, 2008
Species affected: All gamefish, except bull trout
Location: Patterson Lake, located west of the town of Winthrop in Okanogan
County
Reason for action: This winter season is to take advantage of an abundant yellow perch population, which is beginning to compromise the trout fishery in Patterson Lake.
Other Information: Standard gear and daily limit rules are in effect, anglers should consult the latest pamphlet for individual species daily limits.
Note: Patterson Lake is closed to fishing for and retention of bull trout.
Information contacts: Bob Jateff, District 6 Fish Biologist, (509) 826-7341, Joe Miller, Region 2 Fish Program Manager, (509) 754-4624
Effective dates: Jan. 1, 2008 through April 30, 2008
Species affected: All gamefish, except bull trout
Location: Patterson Lake, located west of the town of Winthrop in Okanogan
County
Reason for action: This winter season is to take advantage of an abundant yellow perch population, which is beginning to compromise the trout fishery in Patterson Lake.
Other Information: Standard gear and daily limit rules are in effect, anglers should consult the latest pamphlet for individual species daily limits.
Note: Patterson Lake is closed to fishing for and retention of bull trout.
Information contacts: Bob Jateff, District 6 Fish Biologist, (509) 826-7341, Joe Miller, Region 2 Fish Program Manager, (509) 754-4624