March 5, 2010
March 5, 2010
Change in daily trout limits for
American and Black Lakes
Action: The daily limit for trout is changed. Only two trout 14 inches or greater may be retained as part of the 5 fish bag limit.
Effective date: March 6 through April 30, 2010.
Species affected: Trout other than kokanee
Location: American Lake (Pierce Co.) Black Lake (Thurston Co.)
Reason for action: These daily catch limit rules are intended to extend
the time that larger trout (including triploid trout) are available ensuring
opportunity for more anglers.
Other information: The trout daily limit will remain at five (5) fish per statewide
general rule; however only two (2) fish over 14 inches may be retained within
the five (5) fish daily limit.
Information contact: For Pierce County lakes contact Mike Scharpf (360) 902-2710 or Hal Michael (360) 902-2659, Hal.Michael@dfw.wa.gov . For Thurston County lakes contact Larry Phillips (360) 902-2721 or Hal Michael at (360) 902-2659, Hal.Michael@dfw.wa.gov .
Change in daily trout limits for
American and Black Lakes
Action: The daily limit for trout is changed. Only two trout 14 inches or greater may be retained as part of the 5 fish bag limit.
Effective date: March 6 through April 30, 2010.
Species affected: Trout other than kokanee
Location: American Lake (Pierce Co.) Black Lake (Thurston Co.)
Reason for action: These daily catch limit rules are intended to extend
the time that larger trout (including triploid trout) are available ensuring
opportunity for more anglers.
Other information: The trout daily limit will remain at five (5) fish per statewide
general rule; however only two (2) fish over 14 inches may be retained within
the five (5) fish daily limit.
Information contact: For Pierce County lakes contact Mike Scharpf (360) 902-2710 or Hal Michael (360) 902-2659, Hal.Michael@dfw.wa.gov . For Thurston County lakes contact Larry Phillips (360) 902-2721 or Hal Michael at (360) 902-2659, Hal.Michael@dfw.wa.gov .