Amend recreational fishing rules at Bowers Lake (Vance Creek Pond #1; Grays Harbor Co.)

October 10, 2014

Action: Increase the daily limit of trout to 10 fish with no size restrictions.

Effective dates: One hour before official sunrise on Oct. 18 to one hour after official sunset on Nov. 30, 2014.

Species affected: Rainbow Trout

Location: Bowers Lake (Vance Creek Pond #1; Grays Harbor Co.)

Reason for action: Washington Department of Fish and wildlife will increase winter recreational opportunity in inland waters throughout the Puget Sound region by stocking more than 300,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inches) or larger Rainbow Trout.

Other information: Bowers Lake will be closed to fishing after Nov. 30, 2014. The lake will re-open to fishing on the 4th Saturday in April and trout harvest rules will revert to: No minimum size; daily limit 5; up to 2 over 15".

Information Contact: Mike Scharpf, District 17 Fish Biologist, Region 6, Raymond.Scharpf@dfw.wa.gov or (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. 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.