TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) has closed all hunting, fishing and trapping on a 23-mile-stretch of the Snake River near Twin Falls due to the invasive quagga mussel. The closure is from the Twin Falls waterfall to the Highway 46 bridge. No word on when the closure will be lifted.
"The Idaho Fish and Game Commission met via conference call on Friday morning, Sept. 29 and voted to close fishing, hunting and trapping below the high-water mark of the Snake River around Twin Falls where quagga mussel larvae were detected. The closure will span approximately 23 miles of the Snake River, from the waterfall known as Twin Falls to the Highway 46 bridge, also known as Ken Curtis Bridge," a news release stated.
The department is also reminding people that anything that becomes submerged in the water must be quarantined from other bodies of water for 30 days. This is also true for any pet that gets in the water as they could spread the quagga mussels' larvae.
"We're seeing a lot of dogs in these waters, whether folks are taking them for a riverside stroll or training their dogs for waterfowl hunting," said Terry Thompson, Magic Valley Regional Communications Manager.
IDFG said anything from boats and kayaks to boots and fishing gear can spread the larvae if it comes into contact with the water.
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