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

Looks like more rain coming this weekend. River is supposed to be on the rise until next week. When the river bumps this time of year the fishing can be tough.

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Map of Coeur d' Alene River

Water Flow Data

Tidal Conditions

5-Day Outlook as of 3/19/25

River is supposed to bump this weekend with the precipitation. The last couple weeks have been great for the snowpack so hopefully we get more in the mountains

Techniques & Tips as of 3/19/25

High water and cold. Look for the soft water along the edges, eddies and slow seams to be most productive.

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, Midges, streamers, nymphs

Best Time to Fish:

Mid day

Best Stretch:

Lower river

Best Access:

Any pullout, high water mark.