HARVEST CLOSED FOR CURLEW LAKE TIGER MUSKELLUNGE

Action: The harvest of tiger muskellunge in Curlew Lake (Ferry County) is prohibited from June 13, 2007, through July 20, 2007.

Effective dates: June 13, 2007, through July 20, 2007.

Species affected: Tiger muskellunge.

Location: Curlew Lake, Ferry County.

Reason for action: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel are conducting a biotelemetry study on movement and behavior of tiger muskellunge in Curlew Lake. Prohibiting harvest of tiger muskellunge from June 13 through July 20, 2007, will facilitate FDA compliance with regulations for fish that are anesthetized during capture and tagging activities scheduled for the week of June 13.

Information contact: Randall Osborne, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, (509) 892-1001, ext. 302.

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

Media Contact
Randall Osborne, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, (509) 892-1001, ext. 302