October 9, 2014
Action: Increase the daily limit of trout to 10 fish with no size restriction.
Effective Dates: One hour before official sunrise on Oct. 18, 2014 to one hour after official sunset on Feb. 1, 2015.
Species affected: Trout
Location: Rattlesnake Lake (King Co.)
Reason for action: The 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: Selective gear rules are still in effect at Rattlesnake Lake. The fishery will revert to catch-and-release only beginning on February 2, 2015. An allotment of catchable-size Rainbow Trout will be stocked in early to mid-February to replenish the fishery.
Information Contact: Justin Spinelli, Fish Biologist, Region 4, Justin.Spinelli@dfw.wa.gov or 360-466-4345 ext. 242
Effective Dates: One hour before official sunrise on Oct. 18, 2014 to one hour after official sunset on Feb. 1, 2015.
Species affected: Trout
Location: Rattlesnake Lake (King Co.)
Reason for action: The 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: Selective gear rules are still in effect at Rattlesnake Lake. The fishery will revert to catch-and-release only beginning on February 2, 2015. An allotment of catchable-size Rainbow Trout will be stocked in early to mid-February to replenish the fishery.
Information Contact: Justin Spinelli, Fish Biologist, Region 4, Justin.Spinelli@dfw.wa.gov or 360-466-4345 ext. 242