Sarg Hubbard Park Pond (Reflection Pond) closure for "kids' fish-in" event

April 12, 2013

April 12, 2013

Sarg Hubbard Park Pond (Reflection Pond) closure for “Kids’ Fish-In” event

Action: Closes Sarg Hubbard Park Pond (Reflection Pond) to all fishing except those youths registered for the "Kids' Fish-In" event on Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In addition, the daily limit is reduced to two trout during the event.

Effective dates: 12:01 a.m. April 24, to April 27, 4:00 p.m. 2013

Species affected: All game fish.

Location: Sarg Hubbard Park Pond located on the Yakima Greenway in Yakima.

Reason for action: This rule change is necessary to ensure a successful youth fishing event. Several thousand rainbow trout will be stocked four days prior to the event to acclimate them to ensure they will bite while the kids are fishing. During the event, only registered kids will be allowed to fish.

Other information: The pond re-opens to the public on April 27 at 4:00 p.m. Sarg Hubbard Park Pond is open to fishing only by juvenile anglers (under 15 years old) and adults with a disability who have a designated harvester companion card.

Information contact: Eric Anderson, District 8 Fish Biologist, (509) 457-9301 (Yakima

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.