May 17, 2006
Date : May 17, 2006
Fishing closure for Kress Lake
Safety Day Event, May 20th
Action: Closes Kress Lake to fishing by the public for two days. The lake will open at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, May 20.
Effective Dates:
· May 19 12:01 a.m., entire lake closed to public fishing
· May 20 lake closed until 6:00 p.m., except the lake is open for juvenile anglers participating in the Safety Day Event May 20 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.
Location: Kress Lake is located near Kalama Washington in Cowlitz County. Kress Lake is owned by The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Reason for action: This rule change is necessary to assure a safe and successful event. The reason for closing the lake is to ensure safety for the public as well as the event participants. There is expected to be over 600 people participating in the Safety Day program.
Boats will be used for teaching safety classes to kids and adults. Closing the lake will alleviate any boat traffic from anglers.
Other Information: This is the third year the event has been held. The public is welcome to attend.
Information Contact: Stacie Kelsey, Inland Fish Program, 360-906-6706
Fishing closure for Kress Lake
Safety Day Event, May 20th
Action: Closes Kress Lake to fishing by the public for two days. The lake will open at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, May 20.
Effective Dates:
· May 19 12:01 a.m., entire lake closed to public fishing
· May 20 lake closed until 6:00 p.m., except the lake is open for juvenile anglers participating in the Safety Day Event May 20 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.
Location: Kress Lake is located near Kalama Washington in Cowlitz County. Kress Lake is owned by The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Reason for action: This rule change is necessary to assure a safe and successful event. The reason for closing the lake is to ensure safety for the public as well as the event participants. There is expected to be over 600 people participating in the Safety Day program.
Boats will be used for teaching safety classes to kids and adults. Closing the lake will alleviate any boat traffic from anglers.
Other Information: This is the third year the event has been held. The public is welcome to attend.
Information Contact: Stacie Kelsey, Inland Fish Program, 360-906-6706