F&G wants to hear from you

By T.J. Ross

Senior Fisheries Research Biologist

Fishery staff in the Panhandle Region want to hear what you think about proposed changes to fishing regulations in the region and elsewhere in the state

Angler input on proposed regulation changes helps fishery managers understand angler preferences and shapes fishing seasons for the next three years.

Fish and Game is seeking public comments on statewide proposed fishing regulation changes for 2022-2024. There are two proposed regulation changes in the Panhandle Region that Fish and Game would like to hear anglers' thoughts on. This is your opportunity to actively participate in the decisions Fish and Game makes.

Panhandle Region Proposal #1

For Lake Pend Oreille, this proposal would remove the 100-yard fishing closure at the mouths of Gold, North Gold, Granite and Trestle creeks.

Panhandle Region Proposal #2

This proposal would redefine the Pend Oreille River boundaries to include: from Highway 95 bridge at Sandpoint downstream to Idaho-Washington border, including tributaries and sloughs to the edge of flat water.

Comments will be taken until Aug. 29.

Info: idfg.idaho.gov/offices