Coeur d'Alene Lake in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Coeur d'Alene Lake today
Idaho · 48.5 sq mi · updated
43°F water, level falling, near normal, calm this morning.
Where to stay near Coeur d'Alene Lake
- Lake View LodgeMotel · by the waterSee prices
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- Coeur d'Alene ResortHotel · by the waterSee prices
- Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the RiverHotel · by the waterSee prices
- HamptonHotel · by the waterSee prices
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Water temperature map
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Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
81% Good chance for kokanee today · 16–84 ft deep
- Water 43°F on top, a bit cool for them, so they feed in the warmest water they can find.
- Best water today is 16–84 ft deep, mostly on channel edges.
- The lake is mixed top to bottom, so fish can use many depths.
Best zone: channel edge, about 6% of them, 18–22 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Saturday Good
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Falling 0.3 ft in 7 days. About normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
No fresh view yet
Clouds hid the lake on 4 recent passes.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:49 am · sunset 4:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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