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

Coeur d' Alene River - ID

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

43

NW Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Flows are dropping and the river is clear, but the flows are still pretty high. There are some places but be safe and remember lakes are fishing well.

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Map of Coeur d' Alene River

Water Flow Data

Tidal Conditions

5-Day Outlook as of 4/18/24

Hopefully the nights stay cold and the river keeps dropping.

Techniques & Tips as of 4/18/24

This time of year is hit and miss like the weather. Dries, streamers and nymphs will all work depending on the day and where you are. There will be bugs coming off in the sun and then 15 minutes later you are in a snowstorm so be adaptable and be prepared for most anything.

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):
Stimulator olive, orange 8-14
RS2 olive, gray 16-18
Dark Hendrickson brown, light brown 14-16
TH 20 Incher peacock 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

Stimulator

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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:

March browns, blue wings, nemoura's, skwalas, grey drakes

Best Time to Fish:

9-5

Best Stretch:

The river

Best Access:

Any pullout, high water mark.