Regulation changes for Rat Lake

February 3, 2005

Action: Rule changes for game fish on lake scheduled for rehabilitation


Effective dates: Immediately through May 31, 2005


Species affected: All game fish


Location: Rat Lake, Okanogan County


Reason for Action: Rat Lake is scheduled for rehabilitation in April 2005 requiring an extension of a previous rule change to continue no size/daily limit
and to designate post-rehabilitation closure period.


Other information: Rat Lake (Okanogan County) effective immediately
through March 31, 2005, open to fishing for game fish: size and daily limit
none, statewide gear rules apply. Effective April 1, 2005 through May 31,
2005, closed to fishing.


Contact: Bob Jateff, District 6 Fish Biologist (509) 826-7341, John
Easterbrooks, Regional Fish Program Manager (509) 457-9330.

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.