How does the Department allocate kokanee fry that are raised at the Cabinet Gorge Hatchery?
Kokanee fry taken from Lake Pend Oreille and reared at Cabinet Gorge Hatchery are released back into Lake Pend Oreille. When Cabinet Gorge Hatchery is not at full capacity (about 17 million fry), an agreement with Avista allows rearing of other fish, including kokanee from sources other than Lake Pend Oreille. Kokanee eggs from other sources are used to support fisheries throughout Idaho, as well as supplement Lake Pend Oreille in low years. 13. How can we effectively increase shoreline spawning habitat for kokanee? Higher winter pool levels have proven to be effective in increasing shoreline spawning habitat. Periodic lowering of the lake (3 years up, 1 year down) appears to be necessary to redistribute and clean shoreline gravel. Construction of deepwater spawning beds may also help to mitigate for winters when the lake is drawn down. 14. How does the Avista Clark Fork settlement agreement address kokanee restoration in Lake Pend Oreille? The Clark Fork Settlement Agreement (SA) was
