Lowland lakes open April 27

PASCO – The state lowland lake fishing season is set to open Saturday, April 27.

And if fishing isn’t enough, the state has tagged more than 800 trout and released them into lakes around the state. Fishermen landing a tagged trout will be eligible for prizes in the state’s derby.

While none of the lakes in Adams or Grant counties were stocked this year, a couple nearby Franklin County lakes have received fish from the Lyons Ferry Hatchery. Dalton Lake and Marmes Pond both have been stocked multiple times from Feb. 26 to March 27. Some of the stocked trout weigh an average of 1.5 pounds.

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