WINDER – Idaho Fish and Game have issued a fish salvage order for Winder Reservoir. When full, the reservoir is a 75.5-acre body of water in Franklin County.
Twin Lakes Canal Company, the owner of the reservoir, said they expect it to be empty by September 4, prompting the salvage order.
Jennifer Jackson, the Regional Communications Manager for IDFG, issued a salvage order for Winder Reservoir.
“Fish may be taken by any method except use of firearms, explosives, chemicals, or electric current,” she said. “All bag, possession, size, and limits, including the number of rods, are suspended.”
Anyone harvesting the fish must have a valid Idaho fishing license and no live fish may be transported from the reservoir.
Twin Lakes Canal Company does not allow motorized watercraft on this waterbody.
All floatation devices must be inspected for aquatic invasive species and show proof of their inspection.
Twin Lakes Canal Company is draining Winder Reservoir to serve irrigation needs. They anticipate the reservoir’s water levels are expected to decrease rapidly.
Fish will not survive when water levels in the reservoir become unsuitable; therefore, an order of salvage is warranted to maximize public use of these fish.
Idaho Fish and Game reports the Winder game fish include:
For more information about this salvage order, contact the Southeast Region Fish and Game office in Pocatello at 208-232-4703.