Vance Creek Pond #1 will open for spring break

March 16, 2012

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

Effective dates: March 31, through April 8, 2012.

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 on Vance Creek Pond #1 during local school districts Spring break. Vance Creek Pond # 1 is an “Opening Day” lake with juvenile, senior, and disabled regulations. Vance Creek Pond will then re-open the fourth Saturday in April.

Other information: Area open to fishing March 31 through April 8 in Vance Creek 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: Mike Scharpf, WDFW Region 6 Montesano, District Fish Biologist (360) 249-1205.

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.