Coeur d'Alene Lake
Coeur d'Alene Lake stretches 26 miles south from the city of Coeur d'Alene in the Idaho Panhandle. It is known for bass fishing, northern pike, and Chinook salmon and kokanee in open water.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Flip and pitch shallow cover and use frogs in summer in the grassy south end.
Smallmouth Bass
Fish finesse baits in the deeper, rocky north and middle parts of the lake.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Chinook Salmon
Deep, cold water. Trolled spoons and flies.
Kokanee
Landlocked sockeye. Troll small dodgers and hoochies in summer.
Boat launches
11 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Mineral Ridge Boat LaunchPublicBLM launch on Wolf Lodge Bay off I-90 east of Coeur d'AleneDirections ↗
- Harrison Boat LaunchFeeKootenai County launch in Harrison at the south end; county pass or daily feeDirections ↗
- Carlin Bay Boat LaunchFeeKootenai County launch, 33911 S Hwy 97, Harrison; fee, restrooms and pump-outDirections ↗
- Mica Bay Boat LaunchFeeKootenai County launch, 8340 S Tall Pines Rd; county pass or daily feeDirections ↗
- Rockford Bay Boat LaunchFreeKootenai County launch on the west shore; no fee at this timeDirections ↗
- Sunup BayPublicKootenai County managed launch (county launch list)Directions ↗
- Spokane PointPublicKootenai County managed launch (county launch list)Directions ↗
- Fuller's LandingPublicKootenai County managed launch (county launch list)Directions ↗
- Gould's LandingPublicKootenai County managed launch (county launch list)Directions ↗
- Harlow PointPublicKootenai County managed launch (county launch list)Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee Idaho Fish & Game or the lake manager's website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout Trout limit 6; no harvest of cutthroat trout; other species not confirmed | See Idaho rules book ↗ | 6 / day combined |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Idaho Department of Fish and Game ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Fins & Feathers Tackle ShopNearby1816 E Sherman Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID(208) 667-9304Directions ↗
- Becker's Tackle ShopNearby174 E Neider Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID(208) 667-2277Directions ↗
Local tips
- For largemouth, try the shallow grassy water near Harrison and the Chain Lakes off the Coeur d'Alene River.
- The bass spawn can run into July here because water temperatures vary so much around the lake.
- Public ramps include Coeur d'Alene, Higgens Point, Mica Bay and Sun Up Bay.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.