April 23, 2010 in Outdoors, City

Deputies, agents patrolling for boating violations

Trout fishing season opens Saturday
The Spokesman-Review
 
Tags:boatersboating safetyDave Reaganfishinglakeslife vestsSpokane County Sheriff’s Officetrouttrout fishing

Lowland lakes in Washington are expected to be busy this weekend with the opening of trout fishing season on Saturday, and Spokane sheriff’s deputies said they will be on patrol for boating violations.

The state has planted more than 20 million trout in lakes and streams.

Sheriff’s Sgt. Dave Reagan said deputies and game agents will be watching for violations, including boating safety regulations.

He said that citations will be issued for boaters who fail to carry life vests for each occupant in the boat. Children younger than 13 are required to wear a life vest “while under way,” meaning when not docked, anchored or beached, he said.

New this year for trout season is the legal use of two fishing poles under a special two-pole endorsement that can be purchased with a state license for $24 for ages 16 to 69 and $6 for ages 70 and older.

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Five comments on this story so far. Add yours!

  • PhiltheBibliophil on April 23 at 9:20 a.m.

    The Review missed a great opportunity for the heading on this artice! It should have said, Deputies, Agents “Trolling” for Boating violations!

  • MrNatural on April 23 at 10:22 a.m.

    They could have said:
    Deputies, Agents are patrolling this weekend for lost revenue, Fishermen have not been duped by two rod revenue generating ploy. Be prepared to be raked and quizzed on various aspects on minutiae contained in this year’s sporting regulations. Failure to answer correctly or abide will result in fines totaling not less than 1 FTE and a new spotting scope.

  • Another_Perspective on April 23 at 11:21 a.m.

    I wonder how many drunk LEO’s will be caught trollin for sweat hogs?

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