Clearwater Region Scoping: “Electric motor only” restrictions
Idaho Department of Fish and Game owns or manages seven lowland lakes in the Clearwater Region and uses two strategies to restrict boating activity. Four of the lakes are managed as “no wake, no motorized personal watercraft” reservoirs but do not restrict what type of motors a boat can use. Three of the lakes have “electric motor only” restrictions. Some anglers contend that electric motor only restrictions limit fishing opportunities as not all anglers have electric motors. Angler satisfaction at the four lakes managed with “no wake, no motorized personal watercraft” restrictions have remained high as they are able to provide more fishing opportunity while maintaining a peaceful and safe fishing experience.
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game owns or manages seven lowland lakes in the Clearwater Region and uses two strategies to restrict boating activity. Four of the lakes are managed as “no wake, no motorized personal watercraft” reservoirs but do not restrict what type of motors a boat can use. Three of the lakes have “electric motor only” restrictions. Some anglers contend that electric motor only restrictions limit fishing opportunities as not all anglers have electric motors. Angler satisfaction at the four lakes managed with “no wake, no motorized personal watercraft” restrictions have remained high as they are able to provide more fishing opportunity while maintaining a peaceful and safe fishing experience.
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