
Panhandle Region Region 1
Lake Pend Oreille Fisheries
Lake Pend Oreille is the largest lake in Idaho and supports native fishes, such as Westslope cutthroat trout and bull trout, along with more than 10 non-native species.
There are numerous challenges and complexities to managing a sustainable fishery in Lake Pend Oreille. The most notable example is the near collapse of the kokanee population in the 2000s from excessive predation. An ongoing and aggressive predator management program has greatly recovered both the kokanee population, as well as the trophy potential of the species that feed on kokanee.

State of the Lake
Fisheries staff held their annual State of the Lake public meeting on April 5, 2022, to share updates on latest population trends and research related to kokanee, rainbow trout, lake trout, walleye and more in Lake Pend Oreille.
News
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Looking for walleye in Lake Pend Oreille? We've got you covered!
Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 3:57 PM MDT
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Annual walleye netting on Lake Pend Oreille is now complete
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 11:46 AM MDT
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Lake Pend Oreille and Pend Oreille River creel surveys in the Panhandle are up and running
Thursday, April 21, 2022 - 11:33 AM MDT
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A recording of the 2022 Lake Pend Oreille 'State of the Lake' virtual meeting is now available online
Thursday, April 7, 2022 - 7:09 AM MDT
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Lake Pend Oreille Angler Science Program: A win for anglers and for the rainbow trout fishery
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 - 12:04 PM MST
Videos
Answered Questions from the 2022 update of the State of Lake Pend Oreille
Annual update of the State of Lake Pend Oreille