Vance Creek Pond #1 will open for fishing to juveniles, seniors and holders of a disability license

March 21, 2011

March 21, 2011

Vance Creek Pond #1 will open for fishing to juveniles,
seniors and holders of a disability license

Action: Open Vance Creek Pond #1 to fishing by juveniles (under 15 years old), seniors (70 years of age and older), anglers with a disability who have a Department of Fish and Wildlife reduced-fee license or designated harvester cards only.

Effective dates: March 26 through April 10, 2011.

Species affected: Trout and other game fish.

Location: Vance Creek Pond #1, Grays Harbor County.

Reasons for action: The opener will allow additional fishing opportunity for juveniles, seniors, and holders of a Department of Fish and Wildlife disability license during the local school districts' spring break. Vance Creek Pond # 1 is an "Opening Day" lake with juvenile, senior, and disabled regulations, and will re-open the last Saturday in April.

Other information: Area open to fishing March 26 through April 10 in Pond #1 only. Vance Creek Pond #2, west of Pond #1, will remain closed until the regularly scheduled lowland trout opener on the last Saturday in April.

Information contact: Richard Ereth, Region 6 Montesano, Fish Biologist (360) 249-1299.

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.