Fish and Game to host 'State of the Lake' open house on March 27

The 2025 Lake Pend Oreille State of the Lake open house will be held March 27 at 6 p.m. PDT at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center. Anglers and other members of the community who are interested in the status of the diverse fish populations to which Lake Pend Oreille is home are encouraged to participate in this year’s open house.

This year’s “State of the Lake” will differ from those of previous years in a few ways.

First, the open house is being held at the University of Idaho Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N. Boyer Road, instead of the Ponderay Events Center.

Second, a recorded video presentation by fishery staff from Idaho Fish and Game’s Panhandle Regional office will be made available one week prior to the meeting. In the video, staff will share updates on the Lake Pend Oreille fishery and activities planned for 2025.

Lastly, the event is an open house, not a meeting. There will be no formal presentation, but fishery staff will be present to answer questions and mingle with those in attendance. We highly encourage participants to watch the recorded video before the open house and bring questions for staff.

No registration is required, just come out and participate.

— Idaho Department of Fish and Game