WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
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FISHING RULE CHANGE
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 |
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
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons 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 (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
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