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Washington fishing regulations published, changes noted

2011-2012 Washington Fishing Regulations Pamphlet from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. (Courtesy photo)
2011-2012 Washington Fishing Regulations Pamphlet from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. (Courtesy photo)

FISHING -- Washington's 2011-2012 Sportfishing Regulations pamphlet is showing up at license dealers around the state. It's also posted online.

The lowland fishing season opens Saturday at lakes such as West Medical and Fishtrap. But in a quirk of scheduling, the new rules take effect on Sunday ( May 1).

Perhaps the most notable change in Eastern Washington will be the new restrictions on lead fishing tackle  at 13 lakes across the northern tier of the state to help protect nesting common loons.

Check out the stories in our 2011 Fishing special section for more details.

Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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