Fishing Season: Year Round (Prime: June - October)

Coeur d' Alene River - ID

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

40

NW Outfitters's Tip of the Week

The river is on the rise with the rain. A lot more variable this time of year so the fishing is a little more hit and miss, but there can still be some good windows if you are willing to get out there.

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Map of Coeur d' Alene River

Water Flow Data

Tidal Conditions

5-Day Outlook as of 11/13/24

This week is looking like a better bet in the afternoon and the nights aren't freezing quite yet. Looking a little colder next week.

Techniques & Tips as of 11/13/24

As the water rises the streamer fishing and nymphing can be good. Focus on the warmest part of the days and the slower parts of the runs to find some more active fish.

Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: June - October)

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    Native Westslope Cutthroat Trout.

NW Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Blue Winged Olive olive 16-22
Blue Dun olive, bwo 16-20
CDC Caddis tan, brown 14-16
Adam's Purple Parachute purple 14-18
Complex Twist Bugger olive, black, brown, 6
Rubber Leg Stone Fly brown, black, olive 10-14
TH Zebra Midge black, red 16-18
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer black, olive 8-12
Dali Lama white, olive/white 2-4
Squirmy Worm pink, red, brown 6-10

Blue Winged Olive

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Description: About Coeur d' Alene River

A beautiful mountain river with many miles of great public access a short 40 minutes from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. West Slope Cutthroat are the native species and the river is catch and release only on these pretty fish. There is some pre runoff fishing most years but the season is best from mid May through the end of September. There is also an abundance of tributary hike in water that can offer a good deal of solitude along with the fishing. The scenery and wildflowers are absolutely spectacular along this river.

Nearest Airport:

Spokane International Airport

Hatches:

Blue wings, caddis, midges

Best Time to Fish:

afternoon

Best Stretch:

Lower river

Best Access:

Any pullout, high water mark.