West Medical Lake fishing rules to change ahead of rehabilitation

August 30, 2018

Action: Allow retention of trout only, remove the daily catch limit for trout, and extend the fishing season.

Effective date: Aug. 31 through Oct. 7, 2018.

Species affected: Trout only.

Location: West Medical Lake (Spokane County).

Reason for action: West Medical Lake is scheduled to be treated with the piscicide rotenone for fish management purposes.

Additional information: West Medical Lake will be open to trout only with no daily catch limits. All other fish species must be returned to the lake. Closed to fishing for all species from Oct. 8, 2018, until further notice.

Information contact: Randy Osborne, District 2 fish biologist, 509-892-1001 ext. 302.

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.