Rule changes for Eastern Washington lakes scheduled for rehabilitation

July 26, 2023

Action: Removes daily limits and size restrictions for gamefish and opens Williams Lake to fishing.

Effective date: Aug. 1-Oct. 1, 2023

Species affected: All game fish.

Locations: Williams Lake (Stevens County) and June, North Windmill, and North North Windmill lakes (Grant County)

Reason for action: These lakes are scheduled for rehabilitation using rotenone to eradicate undesirable fish species. Licensed anglers may harvest remaining game fish prior to rehabilitation.

Additional information: Anglers may not gather fish from these lakes during or after rehabilitations. Lakes will be restocked with trout in early spring.

Information contact: Bill Baker, District 1 Fish Biologist, 509-563-5499; Mike Schmuck, District 2 Fish Biologist, 509-754-4624.

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.