Lake Pend Oreille Fishery Meeting Scheduled

The Lake Pend Oreille Fishery Recovery Task Force and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game have scheduled an informational "State of the Lake" public meeting. Topics of discussion include the status of fish populations in Lake Pend Oreille; and, progress of the fishery recovery effort. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, February 17 at the Ponderay Events Center by the Bonner Mall north of Sandpoint. Presentations will summarize the results of the 2010 predator removal efforts, including lake trout netting, telemetry, and the Angler Incentive Program. In addition, biologists will provide updates on status of kokanee and bull trout populations. The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in the lake. Following the presentations, there will be a question and answer session as well as time for informal discussion after the meeting. For more information, contact the Idaho Department of Fish and Game at 208-769-1414. Individuals with disabilities may request meeting accommodations by contacting Jim Fredericks at the number above; or, through the Idaho Relay Service at 1-800-377-2529 (TDD).