Guide To The Best Places To Fish in Idaho
There are many great places to fish in The Gem State. And, lots of fish species to pursue. The state sports both cold-water and warm-water lakes and has bragging fishing in both.
Idaho's Top-Five, Amazing Fishing Spots
- Coeur d'Alene Lake in northwest ID
- Lake Pend Oreille in northwest ID
- Henry's Lake in northeast ID
- Dworshak Reservoir in northwest ID
- Brownlee Reservoir in west-central ID
In a state like Idaho, there are so many great places to fish it can be difficult to pick the top five. We chose these five due to longstanding records as a good fishery for quantity, quality and variety. Several other lakes may compete for this ranking, one year over another. Learn more...
Most Popular Fish Species In Idaho
Anglers will find largemouth and smallmouth bass, black and white crappie, five species of trout, two species of catfish, walleye, and numerous other popular fish species that are fun to catch. Learn more...
Best Bass Fishing Lakes In Idaho
- Dworshak Reservoir in northwest ID
- Brownlee Reservoir in west-central ID
- Coeur d'Alene Lake in northwest ID
Smallmouth bass tend to dominate the colder lakes in the northern part of the state and largemouth the warmer lakes in the southern part. Both species can be found in some lakes, to add a little variety to your fishing. Learn more...
Top Places To Fish For Crappie In Idaho
- Cascade Reservoir in west-central ID
- C J Strike Reservoir in southwest ID
- Crane Creek Reservoir in west-central ID
Crappie can be found in about a third of the larger lakes in the state, and are even more common in small lakes and ponds. State records for both species exceed 3 1/2 pounds. Learn more...
Top Places To Fish For Trout In Idaho
- Lake Pend Oreille in northwest ID
- American Falls Reservoir in southeast ID
- Priest Lake in northern ID
There are some amazing rivers and streams in the state which provide excellent trout fishing. As we only cover lakes, we picked these three as the best lakes to fish for trout in Idaho. Learn more...
Best Lakes To Fish For Catfish In Idaho
- Lake Lowell in southwest ID
- C J Strike Reservoir in southwest ID
- Lake Pend Oreille in northwest ID
The best place to fish for catfish in Idaho, depends on whether you are looking for numbers or size. We chose these three for a balanced combination of both, as well as historical good fishing. Learn more...
Best Walleye Fishing Lakes In Idaho
- Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir in southwest ID
- Lake Pend Oreille in northwest ID
- Oakley Reservoir in southern ID
Walleye are considered by many to be the best tasting of all the freshwater fisn.They can only be found in a limited number of Idaho fisheries, but learning where to look is worth the effort. Learn more...
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