Vance Creek Pond #1 will open for spring break

March 16, 2012

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Action: Open Vance Creek Pond #1 to fishing by juveniles, seniors (over 70 years old) and anglers with a disability who have a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reduced-fee license or a designated harvester card.

Effective dates: March 31, through April 8, 2012.

Species affected: Trout and Other Game Fish

Location: Vance Creek Pond #1, Grays Harbor County

Reasons for action: The opener will allow additional fishing opportunity for juveniles, seniors, and holders of a Department of Fish and Wildlife disability license on Vance Creek Pond #1 during local school districts Spring break. Vance Creek Pond # 1 is an “Opening Day” lake with juvenile, senior, and disabled regulations. Vance Creek Pond will then re-open the fourth Saturday in April.

Other information: Area open to fishing March 31 through April 8 in Vance Creek Pond #1 only. Vance Creek Pond #2, west of Pond #1 will remain closed until the regularly scheduled lowland trout opener on the last Saturday in April.

Information contact: Mike Scharpf, WDFW Region 6 Montesano, District Fish Biologist (360) 249-1205.

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. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at 360-902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call toll free 866-880-5431.

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.