Fishing spot: Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Verified source data

Fishing feature type

Federal recreation area with fishing

Managing agency

USDA Forest Service

Address

WA

Source directions

n/a

Phone

1111111111

Reservable

No

Fishing activity notes

North Idaho is probably best known for its three large lakes: Priest, Pend Oreille, and Coeur d'Alene. Each lake is capable of producing large fish. The world record rainbow trout (37 pounds) was caught in Lake Pend Oreille. Even bigger fish have been caught in the other two lakes. The state record northern pike (38 pound 9 ounce) and landlocked chinook salmon (42 pounds) come from Lake Coeur d'Alene while a lake trout exceeding 57 pounds was caught in Priest Lake. Many other smaller lakes including; Bonner, Round, Chase, Robinson, Smith, Brush, Kelso, Antelope and Twin provide additional opportunities for anglers. There are also numerous mountain lakes stocked with brook trout and rainbow trout.

Source last updated

2026-02-25

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