New fishing rules take effect Jan. 1

By CONNOR LIESS

Public Information Specialist

In November, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved the 2022-24 Fishing Seasons and Rules, and anglers will see about 23 changes that take effect on Jan. 1.

Steelhead bag limits have been modified for spring 2022 seasons, which are not reflected in the printed version of the 2022-24 Fishing Seasons & Rules booklet because commissioners set the default steelhead seasons and bag limits for three years, but those may be modified depending on run sizes and other factors.

Here’s a summary of changes that will take place on Jan. 1.

Panhandle

Pend Oreille River Boundary

Boundary changed for the Pend Oreille River boundaries to include: from U.S. 95 bridge at Sandpoint downstream to Idaho-Washington border, including tributaries and sloughs to the edge of flat water

Lake Pend Oreille Creek Mouths

The 100-yard fishing closure removed at the mouths of Gold, North Gold, Granite and Trestle Creeks on Lake Pend Oreille