Rule change for Grant County lakes scheduled for rehabilitation

September 23, 2010

Action: Temporarily remove bag limits and size restrictions for game fish species and adjust seasons on Grant County lakes scheduled for rehabilitation this fall.

Effective start date/time: September 14, 2010.

Species affected: All game fish.

Locations:

Heart, June, North-North Windmill, North Windmill, Windmill, Canal, and Pit Lakes: No daily limit, no size restriction on all game fish from September 14 through October 3. Closed to fishing from October 4 until January 31, 2011.

North and South Teal Lakes: No daily limit, no size restriction for all game fish from September 14 through October 3. Closed to fishing from October 4 until April 1, 2011

Martha, Upper Caliche, Lower Caliche, and West Caliche Lakes: No daily limit, no size restriction on all game fish from September 14 through October 10. Closed to fishing from October 11 until March 1, 2011.

Reason for action: These lakes are scheduled for rehabilitation using rotenone to eradicate undesirable fish species. Licensed anglers may harvest remaining game fish prior to rehabilitation.

Other information: Rehabilitations start the day after these lakes close to fishing. Anglers may not gather fish from these lakes during or after rehabilitations.

Information contact: Chad Jackson, District Fish Biologist (509-754-4624, ext. 250) or Jeff Korth, Region 2 Fish Program Manager (509-754-4624, ext. 224)

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.