Panhandle Region | Idaho Fish and Game

The Panhandle of Idaho boasts three of Idaho’s big lakes and fish-filled rivers. These northern waters are home to coldwater natives, such as Westslope cutthroat, rainbow, and bull trout, as well as tiger muskie, lake trout, kokanee, chinook, and bass. Nine of Idaho’s eleven big game animals can be found in North Idaho – white-tailed deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bear, mountain lion, and wolves. The area is an outdoor enthusiasts playground.

News

Escape the summer heat by fishing in the mountains

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 10:36 AM MDT

Idaho has many mountain ranges, nearly all of which have lakes that contain fish. Idaho Fish and Game has long been committed to keeping those lakes stocked with fish for anglers.

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Update: Hayden Lake kokanee fishing has been good during summer with fish averaging over 14 inches

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 12:11 PM MDT

Kokanee fishing has been good this summer. Fisheries managers stocked fewer kokanee in the lake in an effort to get larger fish for anglers. Kokanee fishing now represents one of the larger draws to Hayden Lake.

Panhandle Region Fishing Fish Stocking and Schedules Sockeye Salmon or Kokanee (Oncorhynchus nerka)
Walleye locations in Lake Pend Oreille in late June

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - 12:23 PM MDT

Walleyes are spread out throughout the lake from the Clark Fork River delta to the Pend Oreille River (see map below). The stationary receivers at the Clark Fork delta, Sheepherder Point, Sunnyside, and the Long Bridge had the highest concentrations of walleyes during the two-week period (June 15 - 26). Unlike last year, our sonic tagged walleyes are not currently concentrated in the main Cl

Panhandle Region Walleye (Sander vitreus)
Rare Bumblebee Species Found on WMA

Monday, July 1, 2019 - 4:39 PM MDT

Have you ever experienced a small, unexpected event that turns an ordinary day into one that shines? On a normal weekend this June, I did!

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July trout stocking schedule for the Panhandle Region

Friday, June 28, 2019 - 2:45 PM MDT

Trout stocking is winding down for the summer as water temperatures heat up in many of the Panhandle’s low elevation lakes and ponds. Nevertheless, opportunities are still available to catch some of this year’s crop of stocked, “magnum” 10 to 12-inch rainbow trout.

Panhandle Region Fish Stocking and Schedules Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Here's where to go fishing in July and beyond

Monday, June 24, 2019 - 3:34 PM MDT

July is the kick-off for high country fishing, which is a great opportunity to get out and explore the backcountry.

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Walleye locations in Lake Pend Oreille in early June

Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 4:58 PM MDT

Between June 1 and 14, stationary receivers located near the Clark Fork delta and the Sandpoint long bridge picked up the highest number of sonic tagged walleyes (see map below). The other receivers had four or less walleyes during the two week period.

Panhandle Region Walleye (Sander vitreus)

Elevations in the Panhandle range from 1750 feet on the Kootenai River at the Canadian border to 7709 feet in the Selkirks.

Videos

Forest Grouse Primer

RiverWork: The Kootenai River

Family Tradition Kokanee

Events

Jul20

Wildflower Identification / Seed Collection

Location

Panhandle Regional Office

2885 W. Kathleen Ave.

Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

(208) 769-1414