Anglers help monitor trophy rainbow trout on Lake Pend Oreille
Some rainbow trout in Lake Pend Oreille also carry small identification tags that provide additional information to biologists.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Anglers on Lake Pend Oreille continue to play an important role in helping Idaho Fish and Game monitor the lake’s trophy rainbow trout fishery. Through the Lake Pend Oreille Angler Science Program, anglers voluntarily record details about their fishing trips and the trout they catch.
The data they collect provides biologists with valuable insight into catch rates, fish size and harvest trends, helping Fish and Game track how the fishery is performing over time.