Fishing & Hunting
Fishing
The Coeur d'Alene River spills into Lake Coeur d'Alene at Harrison. Local fish include: chinook salmon, cutthroat trout, trout, crappie, perch, large-mouth bass, bullheads, channel catfish, blue gills, sunfish, northern pike, and tiger muskies.
Open Fishing Events on Lake Coeur d'Alene
These events aren't all-inclusive, but here are a few of the organizations with fishing opportunities on our local lakes.
Panhandle Bass Anglers
American Bass Tournaments
Bait
Buy bait at Harrison Trading Post 101 S Coeur d'Alene Ave.
Fishing Licenses
Gateway Marina, located at 250 W. Harrison St., carries both state and tribal licenses. Tribal license are required for fishing on Indian Reservation Waters.
For more info on tribal licenses call the Tribal Fish & Wildlife program. 208-686-5302
You can also buy state licenses online.
Other Information
If you are fishing from a boat, make sure you have your Invasive Species sticker. Gateway Marina can inspect your boat and provide a sticker.
For invasive species sticker and other info on Idaho boating requirements, call
208-334-4197 (M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm PST)
Angler Guide
Hunting
Please be sure to ask permission to hunt on private land.
Hunting and Fishing Licenses
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/
Hunting Seasons and Rules
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/rules/
