Growing kokanee for people and fish in Lake Pend Oreille in North Idaho
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June 12, 2025 1:00 AM
Kokanee are the backbone of the incredible fisheries to which Lake Pend Oreille is home. They are also a staple on the dinner table for many folks.
To support the needs of fish and the desires of fisherman on Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho Fish and Game staff spawn adult kokanee and then release millions of fry from those spawning efforts into Granite Creek each year. Those fish are destined for the waters of Lake Pend Oreille, supplementing the wild kokanee population in the lake.
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