PUBLIC NOTICE – Washington State Aquatic Invasive Species Decontamination regulations (WAC 220-220-220 7a-b)
🎣 In accordance with Washington State Aquatic Invasive Species Decontamination regulations (WAC 220-220-220 7a-b), pre-registration is required for any participant launching a boat into Mineral Lake with the intention of entering their catch in the derby AND Derby tickets must be purchased before their fishing line hits the water.
Participants fishing from docks or shorelines are exempt from the pre-registration requirement but must still purchase a derby ticket to submit a catch AND they must purchase a Derby ticket before their fishing line hits the water.
🗓️ Derby Schedule
Event Details:
- Derby Start: Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:01 AM
- Catch Entry Deadline: Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
- Ticket Cost: $10.00 per participant
- Ticket Sale Cutoff: Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
- Requirement: Tickets must be purchased before lines are in the water
- Pre-Registration: AIS Decontamination Statement &/or Report must be completed before launching boat on Mineral Lake
Pre-Registration and Derby Ticket Sales Available at Three Convenient Locations:
Anglers can pre-register and purchase derby tickets at the following times and locations:
Lions Legion Community Building
📍 108 E Front St., Mineral, WA
🕛 Friday, April 25 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🕔 Saturday, April 26 | 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
State Boat Launch
📍 Located 0.3 miles north of Mineral on the west side of the lake (boat ramp and parking area)
🕕 Friday, April 25 at 6:00 PM – Saturday, April 26 at 6:00 AM
Mineral Lake Den Campground
📍 113 E Front St., Mineral, WA
🕗 Saturday, April 26 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🕖 Sunday, April 27 | 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
⚠️ ALL Derby Participants:
You must purchase your Derby ticket before your fishing line hits the water.
🛶 Boat Launch Requirements
Under state law, all participants launching into any Washington body of water must complete an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Decontamination Statement. This must be done before you launch your boat on Mineral Lake.
You will confirm whether your boat and trailer have been in physical contact with any waters outside of Washington in the 30 days before the contest.
- If your boat/trailer has been out-of-state, you must also complete an AIS Decontamination Report to show proper actions were taken.
📄 Forms & Info
Registration forms and AIS documents will be available:
- At the time of registration
- Online at: Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife – Fishing Contest Rules and Permits
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our waters clean and safe!
