LPOIC

05/18/2026

Here is the winning picture of the 2026 LPOIC 81st Spring Derby Photo Contest. This LPOC contest was sponsored by Selkirk RV located in Hayden, ID. Thank you Selkirk RV for being such a loyal sponsor of the LPOIC!

This great picture was entered by Brad Shelton. It is a picture of his son Finley’s first fish in a derby! Both Father and Son were very excited!

All picture entries were voted on by those in attendance at the 5/13/26 General Meeting in person and on Zoom. Thank you to all that entered your beautiful pictures!

Congratulations, to Finley and Brad, well done!

05/06/2026

Today was the second day of our Deep Water Cleanup in Bayview, Idaho. It started yesterday with the placement of totes strategically around the area designated to be cleaned by divers who are collecting debris and placing it into totes that lay at the bottom of the bay. The totes when filled by the divers are then pulled from the bottom with a small barge and brought to the boat launch at the shoreline. From that point with the help of an excavator are then moved to a large dumpster where trucks with trailers await to be filled. The filled trailers are then off to the solid waste collection site.
This project is being sponsored by the Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club. This is the first of a three year project that will take place again in the next two years. The pictures below illustrate some of the process. This operation has been made possible by generous donors, hard working volunteers, and area residents, and businesses.
These individuals will be hard at their tasks for the next two days. If you want to help in future cleanups or help with donations to help us finish this important project let us know at [email protected]

04/25/2026

2026 81st Annual LPOIC Spring Derby! The 2026 Spring Derby is finished! Below find the final standings of the derby. Thanks to all that participated and CONGRATULATIONS to the WINNERS!!

Adult Rainbow Division
1st Place-Scott Chapple-24.30 lbs. 36 inches
2nd Place-Jeff Laybourne-21.35 lbs. 36 1/2 inch-Released
3rd Place-Dan Covey-18.30 lbs. 34 1/2 inch Released
4th Place-Tim Faiers-18 lbs. 33 inch-Released

Adult Mackinaw Division
1st Place-Bert Dennett-20.20 lbs. 36 1/4 inches
2nd Place-Scott Plue-19.80 lbs. 37 inches
3rd Place-John Cosolito-17.50 lbs. 36 inches
4th Place-Jeff Baugh-16.85 lbs. 33 inches
5th Place-Brad Sturgis-16.25 lbs. 34 inches
6th Place-Marcus Hull-14.5 lbs. 32 inches
7th Place-Nicholas Johnson-13.45 lbs. 32 inches
8th Place-Phil Lamothe-13 lbs. 32 inches
9th Place-Brad Roberts-12.35 lbs. 30 inches
10th Place-Scott Knoles-12.35 lbs. 31 1/2 inches

Adult Mack of the Day
4/25/26 John Cosolito 17.50 lbs.
4/26/26 Marcus Hull 14.5 lbs.
4/27/26 Scott Plue 19.80 lbs.
4/28/26 Scott Knoles 12.35 lbs.
4/29/26 Bert Dennett 20.20 lbs.
4/30/26 Jim Carothers 10.15 lbs.
5/1/26 Fred Hendrickson 9.05 lbs.
5/2/26 Nicholas Johnson 13.45 lbs.
5/3/26 Jim Carothers 11.4 lbs.

Youth A Division
1st Place-Colton Laybourne-31 1/2 inch Rainbow Released
2nd Place-Weston Fournier-30 inch Rainbow Released
3rd Place-Ember Shelton-26 1/2 inch Rainbow Released

Youth B Division
1st Place Cade Keaster-27 1/2 inch Mackinaw
2nd Place-Dalton Belgarde-27 1/4 inch Mackinaw
3rd Place-Owen Belgarde-27 inch Mackinaw

Junior Division
1st Place-Fisher LaRue-12.25 lbs. 31 1/2 inch Rainbow Released
2nd Place-Blayn Belgarde-11.95 lbs. 31 1/4 inch Mackinaw
3rd Place-Lyla Shelton-7.10 lbs. 28 1/4 inches Rainbow Released
4th Place-Abigail Belgarde-5.40 lbs. 24 1/2 inch Mackinaw

German Brown Trout
John Mace-10.20 lbs. 30 inches

Mr. Nick Naccarato Memorial Award
Dalton Belgarde-7.20 lbs. 27 1/4 inch Mackinaw

04/19/2026

Thank you to every one who participated in the 2026 Reel Treasures and Pin Auction!! And a Big thank you to all the people and businesses that donated, we couldn't do it without all of you!!

First, Congratulations to our Super Derby Ticket winner Mark Townsend!! Thank you to everyone who participated in the raffle for the scholarship fund!!

Second, just a reminder, if you were the lucky winner of an item or pin please make sure to hit the "CHECK OUT" button on your Item won email or under "My Account" on the auction website as soon as possible. This will take you through the final payment with the card you registered or let you pay with another card.

Thanks again to everyone who participated and don't forget the Spring Derby starts next Saturday April 25th and runs through May 3rd! Tickets can be purchased online at LPOIC.org or at our ticket outlets!!

Tight Lines!!

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04/17/2026

UPDATE !!! - 4/28/26 - "WISH LIST" COMPLETED!

As promised I had the "Wish List" for the 2026 81st LPOIC Spring Derby. And all of you came through for us once again.The Derby started 4/25/26 through 5/3/26. We certainly do appreciate all of you. You've all got hearts of gold!

Rainbow Catch/Release Sponsors $500 - Filled!
1st Place - Tim Smith
2nd Place - Valley Studio
3rd Place - Tobler Marina
4th Place - Roger Blackstone - $100
4th Place - Brad Shelton - $100
4th Place - Dan Harder - $100
4th Place - Doug Sheldon - $100
4th Place - Scott Johnson - $100

Mackinaw Division Sponsors - Filled!
1st Place $1200 - Avista
2nd Place $800 - Avista
3rd Place $600 - LPOIC
4th Place $400 - LPOIC
5th Place $200 - LPOIC
6th Place $100 - Gary Thompson
7th Place $100 - B's Beacon
8th Place $100 - Team OU812
9th Place - Gale & Cheri Belgarde
10th Place $250 - Dan & Tammie Harder

Mackinaw of the Day Sponsors $150 each - Filled!
4/25/26 - Selkirk RV, Hayden
4/26/26 - Ed O'Hara
4/27/25 - Brad & Becky Sturgis
4/28/26 - Team Numbutts
4/29/26 - Ice House Pizzeria
4/30/26 - Ice House Pizzeria
5/1/26 - 7B Boring
5/2/26 - 7B Boring
5/3/26 - Shawn Butler

Youth A&B Catch and Release Bonus Sponsors $300 - FILLED
All About Chimneys - Kris Kulp

Junior Division Sponsors - (Member's Bonus, Catch/Release Bonus) any amount
Hewes Marine Co. - $250

Photo Contest Sponsor - $100 - Selkirk RV, Hayden - FILLED

German Brown Trout Division - $150 - Selkirk RV, Hayden - FILLED

Thank you for your generosity. You are all appreciated and so glad you support the LPOIC and all that it does.

Tight lines!!

04/07/2026

Update for April 8, 2026!

Hello Everyone! It is April 2026 which means it is the busiest time of the year for the LPOIC! So much has been going on you wouldn’t believe it! Busy bees fluttering around the hive!

Announcement! Carter Sandahl is the proud winner of the $10 Raffle Ticket for the 2026 Spring Derby!! Congratulations Carter!!

Announcement! The 2026 Reel Treasures and Pin Auction has started its Preview today through Friday. It goes live Saturday 4/11/26. Be sure to get registered. The $25 Super Derby Raffle Ticket is ready to be purchased by you! I bought mine! This enables you to possibly win a free Derby Ticket for all three LPOIC 2026 Derbies. What a deal! Buy as many as you want. The value of this Super Derby Ticket is $180. The proceeds from this raffle go to the LPOIC Scholarship Program Fund.

Announcement! There is a special letter of information that I urge you to read on the LPOIC website. Please go to lpoic.org and in the menu under “About Us” scroll down to “Tributary Spawning Protection”, click on and read all of the letter written on this subject. If you agree please click at the bottom of that screen and show your support for this very important effort. Thank you.

Announcement! The LPOIC Spring Derby starts 4/24/26 and runs for 9 days through 5/3/26. This is always an exciting time! It starts the year’s fun fishing season and we are all ready to get out there and enjoy being out on the lake and hopefully catch a winning fish! I will be back a little later with the “Wish List” in case you want to become a sponsor for any of the many different winning positions. You are always appreciated!

Announcement! Bayview Deep Water Cleanup is coming May 4th through May 7th. This is a 3 year project headed by Board Member Christine Sandahl with her very busy committee members! There will be professional and volunteer divers to bring up junk items from the bottom of the lake. This will be the 3rd time this project has taken place but this is the start of a much larger project! For more information or if you would like to take part in this important event please send emails to [email protected]. This is another way that the LPOIC continues to lead ambitious underwater cleanup efforts as part of its Lake Enhancement mission.

Announcement! Attention boating friends of Bayview. This year 2026, is a year of reconstruction. Highway 54 has a remodel project that will extend to the end of July or so. Detours are in pace so please pay attention for the signs.
The Farragut Boat Launch is getting a facelift also. It will be closed until the end of May with a hope of it opening for the Memorial Day weekend.
Please lookout for the wildlife on the detour roads and obey all speed limits.

Stay tuned for updates as they come in for this exciting busy time!

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03/27/2026

It won't be long! Join us for a great time on the LPO!!

02/09/2026

Hello Everyone,
This is an informative email being sent to you from the Board of Directors of the Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club.

Two years ago, the club’s website was completely restructured for the ability of anglers to make online purchases for LPOIC Memberships/Renewals, Derby Registrations, Raffle Tickets and
Club Donations. Online transactions were set up to enable an easier and more convenient way for members to make these purchases.

As we all know prices of most aspects of our lives have gone up and continue to rise. The Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club is also being impacted by these rising costs. To date, LPOIC has been
absorbing the fees charged for online credit card purchases. During the January 28, 2026, Board of Director’s Meeting, these costs were discussed at length.

Beginning March 1, 2026, credit card processing fees are now applied to all LPOIC credit card purchases online.

All fees will be shown before you complete a purchase.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support of the Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club and its mission to Protect and Enhance Lake Pend Oreille.

LPOIC Board of Directors

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12/24/2025

Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! We hope you have fun, safe Holidays with your friends and family!

See you next year for more fun, exciting times on the water!

Photo and tree creator by Board Member Mark Townsend.

12/11/2025

Here is the winning picture of the 2025 LPOIC Fall Thanksgiving Derby Photo Contest. This LPOC contest was sponsored by Selkirk RV located in Hayden, ID.
The great family picture shown here was entered by Chase Davenport.
All picture entries were voted on by those in attendance at the 12/10/25 General Meeting in person and on Zoom. Thank you to all that entered your beautiful pictures!
Congratulations, Chase, well done!

11/22/2025

2025 Fall Thanksgiving Derby.
THESE ARE THE FINAL STANDINGS!!
Thank you to all that participated in this year's Fall Derby. It was a fun time to be with you! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We'll see you next spring!

Adult Rainbow Division
1st Place-Tim Smith 23.95 lbs. 38 1/2 inches Released
2nd Place-Craig O'Neal 23.95 lbs. 37 1/4 inches Released
3rd Place-Jim Moore 23.50 lbs. 34 1/2 inches
4th Place-Dan Harder 23.40 lbs. 35 1/2 inches Released

Adult Mackinaw Division
1st Place-John Powers 12.55 lbs. 30 1/2 inches
2nd Place-Scott Johnson 11.60 lbs. 29 3/4 inches
3rd Place-Todd Wendle 11.25 lbs. 29 1/2 inches
4th Place-Jim Carothers 11. 05 lbs. 31 1/2 inches
5th Place-Bert Dennett 10.15 lbs. 26 1/2 inches
6th Place-Fred Colby 9.30 lbs. 29 1/4 inches
7th Place-Doug Sheldon 8.90 lbs. 28 3/4 inches
8th Place-Mike Roeder 8.60 lbs. 28 1/2 inches
9th Place-Gale Belgarde, Sr 8.05 lbs. 25 3/4 inches
10th Place-Shane Wendle 8.0 lbs. 27 1/4 inches

Junior Division
1st Place-Kole Kramer 22.30 lbs. 36 1/2 inches Rainbow Released
2nd Place-Lyla Shelton 16 25 lbs. 35 inches Rainbow Released
3rd Place-Fisher LaRue 13.9 lbs. 32 inches-Rainbow Released

Youth A Division
1st Place-Ember Shelton 33 inch Rainbow Released
2nd Place-Weston Fournier 29 1/4 inch Rainbow Released
3rd Place-Tessa Davenport 28 inches Rainbow Released

Youth B Division
1st Place-Dalton Belgarde 34 inch Rainbow Released
2nd Place-Tucker Shelton 32 inch Rainbow Released
3rd Place-Owen Belgarde 31 1/4 inch Rainbow Released

Mack of the Day
11/22/25 - Fred Colby 9.30 lbs.
11/23/25 - Scott Johnson 11.60 lbs.
11/24/25 - Gale Belgarde, Sr. 8.05 lbs.
11/25/25 - Todd Wendle 11.25 lbs.
11/26/25 - Doug Sheldon 8.9 lbs.
11/28/25 - Shane Wendle 5 20 lbs.
11/29/25 - Jim Carothers 11.05 lbs.
11/30/25 - John Powers 12.55 lbs.

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