Tanwax Lake will open for one-day fishing event

April 1, 2015

April 1, 2015

Open Tanwax Lake (Pierce Co.)
for one-day fishing event

Action: Opens Tanwax Lake (Pierce Co.) to fishing to anglers participating in the project Hero's on the Waters NW Chapter fishing event.

Effective Dates: One hour before official sunrise to one hour after official sunset on April 11, 2015.

Species affected: Rainbow Trout

Location: Tanwax Lake (Pierce Co.)

Reason for action: To ensure a safe and successful event.

Other information: This is a one-day event hosted by the non-profit organization called Hero's on the Water NW Chapter. On the day of the event, pre-registered veterans only will be permitted to fish throughout the lake from boats captained by Hero's on the Water volunteers.

Information Contact: Tara Livingood, Fish Biologist, Region 6, Tara.Livingood@dfw.wa.gov or 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.

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.