This wasn't always true. Bayview was
previously noted for sailboats and fishing. Seasonal boat slips were
full every summer. While some fished for trophy Trout, others trolled
dead slow, a give away that they were after smaller but tastier
Kokanee, locally known as Blueback.
Two separate events slammed into the
quaint village of Bayview. First, several marina owners wanted out.
It was time to retire. Then along came Bob Holland, a developer on
steroids. He promptly gobbled up Bayview Marina, Boileau's Resort and
Vista Bay.
The resulting Great Recession killed
that off, except he left a legacy of rebuilt and improved marinas
before he crashed.The business's were in the tank. The
recession killed off construction which many local residents toiled
in. The only general store in eight miles, Bayview Mercantile closed
it's doors.
But about ten years ago, with Kokanee
against the wall with the possibility of extinction, Idaho Fish &
Game shut down the fishery and put a bounty on Rainbow Trout and Mackinaw sometimes known as Lake Trout. Ten years went by. Millions of
Kokanee now swarm the lake as Idaho Fish & Game opened up what
had been closed. A fifteen fish limit now applies.
Regardless of the business failures,
Fishing terminated and the recession fading away, Bayview is back.
New owners of the Bayview Mercantile, revitalized marinas, and fish
on! Is the wonderful sound of today. The fish are getting a free pass
as the best fishing of the year sees very few harvested. The Patio is flourishing since new operators arrived.
Bayview is quiet now as the Summer
people scatter to their homes elsewhere and we permanent residents
revel in the peace and tranquility of the off season. Today the
loudest sound that can be heard is the fish swimming by. Many boat slips
are still available, at least until the word gets out.
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