WDFW Announces Fishing Closure For Kress Lake Safety Day Event

Fishing Closure For Kress Lake Safety Day Event

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 at 12:57 PM

Fishing Closure For Kress Lake Safety Day Event

kress-lake-washington Olympia, WA -(FishNLand.com)- WDFW Announces Fishing Closure For Kress Lake Safety Day Event

Action: Close Kress Lake to fishing by the public for two days.

Effective Dates:

May 15 – 12:01 a.m., entire lake closed to public fishing
May 16 – Lake closed to public fishing until 6:00 p.m. – the lake is open for juvenile anglers participating in the Safety Day Event from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m.

Location: Kress Lake is located near Kalama, Washington in Cowlitz County. Kress Lake is owned by The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Reason for action: This rule change is necessary to assure a safe and successful event. The reason for closing the lake is to ensure safety for the public as well as the event participants. There is expected to be over 600 people participating in the Safety Day program.

Boats will be used for teaching safety classes to kids and adults. Closing the lake will alleviate any boat traffic from anglers.

Other Information: This is the fifth year the event has been held. The public is welcome to attend.

Information Contact: John Weinheimer, District 9 Fish Biologist, (360)906-6746

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW “Fishing in Washington” rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.

About:
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating the state’s fish and wildlife resources. The department operates under a dual mandate from the Washington Legislature to:

* Protect and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats.
* Provide sustainable, fish- and wildlife-related recreational and commercial opportunities.

Department policy is guided by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission composed of nine citizen members appointed by the Governor. Department operations are led by a Director and an Executive Management Team. The Director is appointed by the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

The department is headquartered in Olympia and operates six regional offices throughout the state.