Columbia Park Pond fishing closure for Kids' Fishing Day events

May 3, 2013

May 6, 2013


Columbia Park Pond fishing closure for Kids’ Fishing Day events

Action: Closes Columbia Park Pond to all fishing except those youths registered for the "Special Needs Fishing Event" on Friday, May 10, or the "Kids' Fishing Day" event on Saturday, May 11.

Effective dates: 12:01 a.m. May 7 to 3:00 p.m. May 11, 2013

Species affected: All game fish.

Location: Columbia Park Pond located within Columbia Park in Kennewick.

Reasons for action: This rule change is necessary to ensure safe and successful youth fishing events. Several thousand rainbow trout will be stocked three days prior to the events to acclimate them to ensure they will bite while the kids are fishing. During the two events, only registered kids will be allowed to fish.

Other information: The Kids' Fishing events have been held at Columbia Park Pond for the past 12 years. The events this year will bring out more than 1,400 registered kids to introduce them to the fun of fishing.

Information contact: Paul Hoffarth, WDFW District 4 Biologist (509-545-2284)

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.