Lake Tapps closes to fishing

March 6, 2015

Action: Closes Lake Tapps to fishing.

Effective Dates: March 10, 2015 until further notice.

Species affected: All fish

Location: Lake Tapps (Pierce Co.)

Reason for action: Water levels in the lake have been drawn down and fish are concentrated in small pools. Leaving the lake open will be detrimental to the fish communities in these small pools. The lake is being closed to prevent excessive harvest of the fish in the lake and to improve the quality of the fishery after the lake refills. The lake will re-open once lake levels are sufficient to sustain a fishery.

Information contact: Tara Livingood, Pierce Co. Fish Biologist, (360) 628-4223






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.

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