Heart Lake Fishing Closure For Kids Fishing Event

Action: Closes Heart Lake to fishing by the public.

Effective dates: 12:01 a.m. June 4 through 11:59 p.m. June 7, 2014. The lake is open for anglers participating in the Kids Fishing event June 7 from 6 a.m. through 12 p.m.

Species affected: All game fish.

Location: Heart Lake, located within the city limits of Anacortes in Skagit Co.

Reasons for action: This rule change is necessary to assure a successful Kids Fishing event. The fish will be planted in the lake two days prior to the event to better acclimate them. On the day of the event, only children 14 years of age or less will be allowed...