Daily limits temporarily removed from Williams Lake prior to closure dates for lake treatment

August 12, 2022

Action: Temporarily removes daily limits and size restrictions for all gamefish, sets fishing closure for lake treatment.

Location: Williams Lake (Spokane Co.)

Species affected: Trout and other gamefish.

Effective dates and rules:

Immediately, through Oct. 9, 2022: No daily limits or size restrictions for gamefish.
Oct. 10, 2022, through Apr. 21, 2023: Closed to all fishing.

Reason for action: This lake is scheduled to be treated with the piscicide rotenone for fish management purposes.

Additional information: Unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect.

Information contact: Bill Baker, Region 1, District Fish Biologist, 509-563-5499.

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.