Fishing in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle Region

The Northern Idaho & Panhandle area of Idaho, featuring Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass.

1. Lake Pend Oreille Inlet (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Lake Pend Oreille Inlet, Idaho

The inlet streams feeding Lake Pend Oreille offer good fishing for the region's target species.

2. Coeur d'Alene (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Coeur d'Alene offers excellent fishing in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle with good public access and scenic surroundings.

3. Priest Lake (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Priest Lake, Idaho

Priest Lake offers excellent fishing in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle with good public access and scenic surroundings.

4. Hayden Lake (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Hayden Lake, Idaho

Hayden Lake offers excellent fishing in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle with good public access and scenic surroundings.

5. Northern Idaho Reservoir (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Northern Idaho Reservoir, Idaho

Northern Idaho Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

6. North Northern Idaho Lake (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

North Northern Idaho Lake, Idaho

North Northern Idaho Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

7. Upper Northern Idaho Creek (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Upper Northern Idaho Creek, Idaho

Upper Northern Idaho Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

8. Idaho River Access (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Idaho River Access, Idaho

Idaho River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

9. Lake K10 (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Lake K10, Idaho

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

10. Northern Idaho Wildlife Area Ponds (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Northern Idaho Wildlife Area Ponds, Idaho

Northern Idaho Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

11. Hidden Lake (Region 3) (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Hidden Lake (Region 3), Idaho

Hidden Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

12. Beaver Creek Idaho (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Beaver Creek Idaho, Idaho

Beaver Creek Idaho offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

13. Clearwater Lake (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Clearwater Lake, Idaho

Clearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

14. Pine Creek Reservoir (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Pine Creek Reservoir, Idaho

Pine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

15. Mill Brook (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Mill Brook, Idaho

Mill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

16. Trout Pond #18 (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Trout Pond #18, Idaho

Trout Pond #18 offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

17. Heron Lake (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Heron Lake, Idaho

Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

18. Eagle Nest Pond (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Eagle Nest Pond, Idaho

Eagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

19. Wildcat Brook (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Wildcat Brook, Idaho

Wildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

20. Deer Run Reservoir (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Deer Run Reservoir, Idaho

Deer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

21. Fisherman's Cove (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Fisherman's Cove, Idaho

Fisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

22. Bass Haven Lake (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Bass Haven Lake, Idaho

Bass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

23. Sunset Pond (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Sunset Pond, Idaho

Sunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

24. Morning Star Lake (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Morning Star Lake, Idaho

Morning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

25. Twin Lakes (Idaho) (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Twin Lakes (Idaho), Idaho

Twin Lakes (Idaho) offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

26. Long Pond (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Long Pond, Idaho

Long Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

27. Round Lake (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Round Lake, Idaho

Round Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

28. Indian Brook Reservoir (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Indian Brook Reservoir, Idaho

Indian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

29. Rocky Creek (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Rocky Creek, Idaho

Rocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

30. Birch Tree Lake (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Birch Tree Lake, Idaho

Birch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

31. Maple Grove Pond (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Maple Grove Pond, Idaho

Maple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

32. Oak Hill Reservoir (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Oak Hill Reservoir, Idaho

Oak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

33. Willow Creek (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Willow Creek, Idaho

Willow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

34. Aspen Lake (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Aspen Lake, Idaho

Aspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

35. Silver Lake (Region 2) (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Silver Lake (Region 2), Idaho

Silver Lake (Region 2) offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

36. Golden Pond (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Golden Pond, Idaho

Golden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

37. Blue Heron Lake (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Blue Heron Lake, Idaho

Blue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

38. Fox Den Pond (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Fox Den Pond, Idaho

Fox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

39. Otter Creek (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass)

Otter Creek, Idaho

Otter Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Idaho & Panhandle of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

Fishing Tips for the Northern Idaho & Panhandle Region

Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Idaho for most species.
Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
Always carry a valid Idaho fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.

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