Fishing seasons are set to close

Anglers are reminded a number of local fishing seasons will be closing on Sept. 30 for the year 2006.

They are:

Hobart Reservoir, which is located in the mountains between Carson City and Lake Tahoe. It will re-open on May 1.

Fort Churchill Cooling Ponds, which are located in Lyon County. They will re-open on the second Saturday in February.

Hinkson Slough, plus Bass, Crappie, Bluegill and North Ponds and that portion of the Walker River within the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area, all located in Lyon County. They will re-open on the second Saturday in February.

Topaz Lake, located along U.S. 395 on the Nevada-California stateline, south of Carson City. It will re-open on Jan. 1.

Lake Tahoe Tributaries, upstream to the first lake. They will re-open on July 1.