Coeur d'Alene Lake
Flows into the Coeur d'Alene River
- Recommended Fishing Water
Facilities
Recommended Game Fish
- Bluegill / Pumpkinseed / Sunfish (Lepomis)
- Bullhead Catfish (Ameiurus)
- Kokanee (Oncorhynchus nerka)
- Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)
- Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
- Northern Pike (Esox lucius)
- Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens)
- Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii)
- Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu)
- White Crappie (Pomoxis annularis)
Species Observed in Surveys
- Kokanee Oncorhynchus nerka observed in 2020
- Chinook Salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha observed in 2018
- Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu observed in 2018
- Black Bullhead Ameiurus melas observed in 2017
- Black Crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus observed in 2017
- Cutthroat Trout Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi observed in 2017
- Green Sunfish Lepomis cyanellus observed in 2017
- Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides observed in 2017
- Largescale Sucker Catostomus macrocheilus observed in 2017
- Northern Pike Esox lucius observed in 2017
- Northern Pikeminnow Ptychocheilus oregonensis observed in 2017
- Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus observed in 2017
- Rainbow x Cutthroat Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss x clarkii observed in 2017
- Tench Tinca tinca observed in 2017
- Yellow Perch Perca flavescens observed in 2017
Fish Stocking Records
| Date | Species | Quantity | General Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/09/14 | Fall Chinook | 8,663 | Greater than 6 inches |
| 2014/10/01 | Fall Chinook | 7,735 | Greater than 6 inches |
| 2013/10/01 | Fall Chinook | 9,895 | Greater than 6 inches |
| 2012/09/19 | Fall Chinook | 10,220 | Greater than 6 inches |
| 2012/06/25 | Fall Chinook | 10,148 | Greater than 6 inches |
| 2011/10/04 | Fall Chinook | 10,136 | Greater than 6 inches |
| 2011/06/27 | Fall Chinook | 10,000 | Less than 6 inches |
| 2010/09/15 | Fall Chinook | 10,120 | Greater than 6 inches |
| 2010/06/21 | Fall Chinook | 10,296 | Less than 6 inches |
| 2009/09/09 | Fall Chinook | 10,930 | Greater than 6 inches |
| 2009/06/03 | Fall Chinook | 10,569 | Less than 6 inches |
| 2006/06/12 | Fall Chinook | 47,588 | Less than 6 inches |
| 2005/06/13 | Fall Chinook | 26,310 | Less than 6 inches |
| 2004/05/24 | Fall Chinook | 24,743 | Greater than 6 inches |
| 2004/05/24 | Fall Chinook | 21,304 | Less than 6 inches |
| 2003/06/17 | Fall Chinook | 44,832 | Greater than 6 inches |
| 2002/06/24 | Fall Chinook | 40,986 | Greater than 6 inches |
| 2000/06/12 | Fall Chinook | 28,019 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1999/06/18 | Fall Chinook | 25,527 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1998/06/18 | Fall Chinook | 52,300 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1997/06/24 | Fall Chinook | 12,650 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1996/06/25 | Fall Chinook | 39,700 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1995/06/26 | Fall Chinook | 30,198 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1994/06/06 | Fall Chinook | 17,267 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1992/07/07 | Fall Chinook | 10,000 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1991/07/09 | Fall Chinook | 42,650 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1989/07/06 | Fall Chinook | 35,420 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1988/07/06 | Fall Chinook | 44,600 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1987/06/29 | Fall Chinook | 59,400 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1986/07/01 | Fall Chinook | 30,030 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1985/10/17 | Fall Chinook | 7,320 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1985/10/16 | Fall Chinook | 10,980 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1984/10/19 | Fall Chinook | 10,496 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1983/10/26 | Fall Chinook | 30,002 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1983/08/09 | Fall Chinook | 30,132 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1982/10/05 | Fall Chinook | 5,700 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1982/07/19 | Fall Chinook | 28,696 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1977/07/20 | Kokanee | 153,085 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1977/06/29 | Kokanee | 201,400 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1976/06/24 | Kokanee | 600,250 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1976/06/21 | Kokanee | 600,250 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1974/07/08 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Greater than 6 inches |
| 1973/07/24 | Rainbow Trout | 98 | Greater than 6 inches |
| 1971/08/09 | Coho Salmon | 51,840 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1971/08/05 | Coho Salmon | 52,272 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1971/06/25 | Coho Salmon | 49,440 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1970/08/19 | Coho Salmon | 41,272 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1970/07/24 | Coho Salmon | 102,400 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1970/07/21 | Coho Salmon | 43,008 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1970/07/16 | Coho Salmon | 50,550 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1970/07/09 | Coho Salmon | 104,780 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1969/09/18 | Cutthroat Trout | 26,061 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1969/09/17 | Cutthroat Trout | 26,572 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1969/07/08 | Coho Salmon | 43,200 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1969/06/25 | Coho Salmon | 83,160 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1969/06/24 | Coho Salmon | 157,080 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1969/06/05 | Coho Salmon | 153,120 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1969/06/03 | Coho Salmon | 153,120 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1968/05/21 | Kokanee | 177,920 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1968/05/07 | Kokanee | 139,056 | Less than 6 inches |
| 1967/10/17 | Cutthroat Trout | 20,880 | Less than 6 inches |
Licenses and Tags
- Online
- By phone & credit card:
1-800-554-8685 - License Vendors
- IDFG Offices
Learn more about IDFG Licenses, Tags & Permits
Be aware of Fish Consumption Advisories associated with this waterbody. More information can be found here.
Fishing Rules, 2022 - 2024
All Waters Open All Year
Except as modified in Special Rules
Fishing is not allowed within the posted upstream and downstream boundary of any fish weir or trap.
Daily Bag Limits
The following daily bag limits apply to all waters within each region except as modified in the Special Rules. The possession limit is 3-times the daily bag limit after the second day of the season.
Special Rules
Coeur d'Alene Lake (includes Benewah, Chatcolet lakes, Coeur d'Alene River Chain Lakes and all tributaries to Coeur d'Alene Lake)- Trout limit is 6, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout
- Lake Creek and tributaries, closed to fishing
- Contact the Coeur d'Alene Tribal Office
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