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

Fishing Heats Up on the North Fork Coeur d'Alene and St. Joe rivers

6 hours 17 min ago

With the summer months upon us, trout fishing on the North Fork Coeur d'Alene and St. Joe rivers is heating up. Up until now, float fishing has been exceptional, but with flows receding on both rivers, walk-and-wade anglers will have access to more water and better fishing. Several reports have been filtering-in as of late, with all indicating that the fishing has been downright awesome.

Panhandle Region
Holiday fishing fun!

6 hours 46 min ago

The Fourth of July holiday is a day of great celebration in the U.S. Fireworks, family, and fishing are all great choices for activities during the Fourth of July holiday! And, because of the Idaho Fish and Game Price Lock program, buying your 2017 fishing license means the price of your next year’s license won’t go up!

Panhandle Region
IDFG Sunnyside timber sale to proceed

6 hours 49 min ago

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s (IDFG) plan to conduct forest management activities on its Sunnyside property will proceed as proposed earlier this year.

Panhandle Region
Second Chance at a Super Hunt Tag

13 hours 24 min ago

Hunters have a second chance to draw a Super Hunt tag for the upcoming season. 29 of the 40 Super Hunt tags were drawn in the first drawing in early June. The second Super Hunt drawing has 11 tags.

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I Found a Bat in my Home! What Do I Do?

13 hours 24 min ago

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Lake Pend Oreille Kokanee Fishing Warms Up

Monday, June 19, 2017 - 2:26 PM MDT

Kokanee fishing is finally beginning to pick up on Idaho’s largest body of water.

Panhandle Region Fishing Sockeye Salmon or Kokanee (Oncorhynchus nerka)
Most ‘capped’ resident elk tags go on sale July 10, Sawtooth tags available July 12

Monday, June 12, 2017 - 11:26 AM MDT

Resident hunters wanting to purchase a general season elk tag in a ‘capped’ zone will want to review this year’s seasons and rules booklet for changes on how tags will be sold in July.

Licenses, tags, and permits Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Salmon Region Upper Snake Region Southeast Region Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Elk hunting Elk (Cervus canadensis)

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

Events

Jun27

Fishing Trailer at Chase Lake on 6/27/17
Jun28

Fishing Trailer at Freeman Lake on 6/28/17
Jun29

Fishing Trailer at Chatcolet Lake on 6/29/17

Location

Panhandle Regional Office

2885 W. Kathleen Ave.

Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

Videos

Forest Grouse Primer

RiverWork: The Kootenai River

Family Tradition Kokanee