Fish salvage begins at local reservoir

Saturday, July 16, 2016

Citing low runoff and high demand for water, the Mountain Home Reservoir opened to public fish salvage starting last Saturday.

The salvage, which suspends fish bag, possession and size limits, remains in effect through Oct. 1.

Anglers still need a valid Idaho fishing license when fishing at the reservoir. With the exception of firearms, explosives, chemicals and electricity, people may take fish with any method, including seines and dip nets.

People must kill their fish before transporting them from the reservoir. Idaho Fish and Game officials stocked the reservoir with about 6,000 catchable-size trout this spring and would like the public to use as many of the fish as possible.

"We'd like to encourage licensed anglers to take advantage of the salvage opportunity rather than see these fish go to waste," said Jeff Dillon, state fisheries manager.

The reservoir is anticipated to be nearly dry by late July. For more information, call the Fish and Game office in Nampa at 465-8465.

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