Lake Aberdeen To Close For Kids-Only Fishing Event

Action: Close Lake Aberdeen to fishing by the public for 12 hours prior to the kids-only fishing event. Lake Aberdeen will reopen at 5:30 a.m. on May 14, 2016.

Effective dates: 5:30 p.m. May 13 through 5:30 a.m. May 14, 2016.

Location: Lake Aberdeen (Grays Harbor Co.) Montesano, Washington

Species: All game fish

Reason for action: This rule change is necessary to ensure a safe and successful kids fish-in event. The fish will be planted the evening prior to the event to better acclimate them to the lake.

Other Information: Organizers of this event donate time, effort, and money. The organizers also help at other fishing events in local lakes. The expected participation for this year’s event is approximately 100 kids. Lake Aberdeen is open the fourth Saturday in April through Oct. 31 with the exception of this closure.

Information Contact: Mike Scharpf, Region 6, (360) 249-1205.