Guide To Fishing At Coeur D'Alene Lake

AKA: Coeur D'Alene Reservoir

Possibly one of the most beautiful settings in the country, Coeur D'Alene Lake is a dream come true for vacationers and anglers alike. This 27,900-acre lake in the northwest part of the state, at Coeur D'Alene, ID has it all.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Nearby Lodging
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Excellent fishing, breath-taking views and all the amenities imaginable to make your stay in the area memorable. Access the 109 miles of shoreline at numerous places around the lake. Excellent campgrounds, boat launch ramps and bank fishing areas are conveniently located around the lake. Bring your own pleasure or fishing boat, rent a boat at the lake, or take a chartered trip to sightsee or go fishing. Canoes and kayaks are also popular for enjoying this beautiful body of water and surrounding countryside. Popular fish species here include salmon, trout, bass, crappie, sunfish and perch. Marinas, stores, camping, dining, lodging and other amenities await visitors here for a quick fishing trip or a vacation getaway.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brown trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, chinook salmon, kokanee salmon, northern pike and tiger muskie at Coeur D'Alene Lake in Idaho.

Primary fish species residing in Coeur D'Alene Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Coeur D'Alene Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Coeur d'Alene Watersports
Rentals: Kayaks
208 714-7293

Harrison Idaho Water Adventures
Rentals: Pontoon boats and kayaks
208 582-0177

Harrison Pontoons & Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
208 696-1770

Resort Boat Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
208 415-5600

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Coeur D'Alene Boat Launch Ramp
Located on the north side of the lake, off S 3rd Street, this is a seven-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Higgens Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, north side, off E Coeur D'Alene Lake Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Loffs Bay Access & Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off S Loffs Bay Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Mica Bay Public Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off S Tall Pines Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Mineral Ridge Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, south side, off US Route 97, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Sun Up Bay Boat Launch
Located mid lake, west side, off W Sun Up Bay Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.