April 17, 2018
April 17, 2018
South Lewis County Park Pond to close for kids’ fishing event
Action: Closes South Lewis County Park Pond to all fishing except children, 14 years old and younger, registered for the Jim and Penny Lancaster Fishing Derby, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 12.
Effective dates:
May 10 - entire pond closed to public fishing.
May 11 - entire pond closed to public fishing.
May 12 - pond closed except to children 14 years old and younger participating in the event.
May 12 - pond reopens to the public after 2 p.m.
Location: South Lewis County Park Pond is located in Toledo (Lewis County, Wash.).
Reason for action: This rule change is to ensure a successful fishing event. Several thousand rainbow trout will be stocked in South Lewis County Park Pond two 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: This is the 5th annual Jim and Penny Lancaster Fishing Derby.
Contact Information: Email Penny Lancaster (penny_lancaster@msn.com) to register. Matt Gardner, WDFW Region 5, 360-906-6746.
South Lewis County Park Pond to close for kids’ fishing event
Action: Closes South Lewis County Park Pond to all fishing except children, 14 years old and younger, registered for the Jim and Penny Lancaster Fishing Derby, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 12.
Effective dates:
May 10 - entire pond closed to public fishing.
May 11 - entire pond closed to public fishing.
May 12 - pond closed except to children 14 years old and younger participating in the event.
May 12 - pond reopens to the public after 2 p.m.
Location: South Lewis County Park Pond is located in Toledo (Lewis County, Wash.).
Reason for action: This rule change is to ensure a successful fishing event. Several thousand rainbow trout will be stocked in South Lewis County Park Pond two 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: This is the 5th annual Jim and Penny Lancaster Fishing Derby.
Contact Information: Email Penny Lancaster (penny_lancaster@msn.com) to register. Matt Gardner, WDFW Region 5, 360-906-6746.