Fishing Guide Rich Lindsey hoists a 10-pound Lake Pend Oreille walleye caught in 2018. An angler incentive program pays anglers to harvest the fish in addition to efforts by the Hickey Brothers, a commercial net fishing operation based out of Wisconsin,.
March 30, 2019
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Angler compensation takes stage at Lakes Commission meeting
A brief introduction by Carson Watkins, the new regional Fish and Game supervisor, wrapped up with a pointed question about angler compensation. Watkins, who took over for Chip Corsi earlier this summer, was at the Lakes Commission’s meeting last Wednesday when Chad Landrum, president of the North Idaho Sportfishing Association, asked about the department’s angler incentive program.
Walleye harvest can lead to a big windfall
PRIEST RIVER — Walleye have worn out their welcome in the Pend Oreille.