Amend recreational fishing rules at Rattlesnake Lake (King County)

June 3, 2015

June 3, 2015
Amend recreational fishing rules at Rattlesnake Lake (King Co.)

Action: Increase the daily limit of trout to 5 fish with no size restriction.

Effective dates: One hour before official sunrise June 6 to one hour after official sunset on Sept. 30, 2015.

Species affected: Trout

Location: Rattlesnake Lake (King Co.)

Reason for action: Catchable fish planted in the fall of 2014 remain abundant enough to provide additional sport harvest opportunity.

Other information: Selective gear rules are still in effect at Rattlesnake Lake. The fishery will revert to catch-and-release only beginning on October 1, 2015.

Information Contact: Jennifer Whitney, Fish Biologist, Region 4, Jennifer.Whitney@dfw.wa.gov or 425-775-1311 ext. 107

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.