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Lake Pend Oreille, ID

Popular Fish Species Lake Pend Oreille, ID

Lake Pend Oreille Popular Fish - Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout Fishing

This year, fishing for rainbow trout in Lake Pend Oreille is fishing for monsters as the Gerrard rainbow trout reside in the lake in both big numbers, and and big sizes. The lake record is over 35 pounds and fish in the 20-pound range are common, some over 25 are not uncommon. Fall, as the weather turns cold, is the best times to fish for these big rainbows here, and trolling is the preferred method.

Lake Trout

Year round, fishing for lake trout (mackinaw) in Lake Pend Oreille is an opportunity to catch a fish of a lifetime. The lake record for lake trout is over 43 pounds, and lots of fish over 20 pounds are caught annually. Trolling deep is the most common method used, as deep as the 70-to 85-foot range. A fish finder can often help locate these fish in deep water.

Lake Pend Oreille Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Currently, largemouth bass are thriving in Lake Pend Oreille, primarily because they are overlooked in favor of the big trout in the lake. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around cover, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, bigger worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure. Other bass to be caught here include smallmouth bass and spotted bass.

Lake Pend Oreille Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brown trout, lake trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, kokanee salmon and northern pike at Lake Pend Oreille in Idaho.

Idaho's largest and deepest lake, Lake Pend Oreille is a picturesque setting for fishing, boating camping and vacationing. These 84,000 surface acres are home to a wide variety of fish species.

One of the prized catches in Lake Pend Oreille is the Kamloops rainbow trout, also known as Gerrard rainbow trout. These magnificent fish can reach impressive sizes and are highly sought after by anglers. Lake Pend Oreille also has populations of rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, lake trout, and smallmouth bass. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Pend Oreille

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Lake Pend Oreille Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Action Water Sports
Rentals: Pontoon boats and kayaks
208 255-7100

MacDonald's Resort
Rentals: Fishing boats, canoes and kayaks
208 683-2211

Sandpoint Watersports
Rentals: Pontoon boats
208 920-9292

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Farragut Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off E Launch Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Garfield Bay Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Garfield Bay Road, this is two, one-lane, concrete ramps with docks and paved parking.

Hope Boat Basin Public Launch
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off W Main Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Lakeview Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Ontario Street, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Morton Slough Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the Pend Oreille River section of the lake, south side, off Dufort Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Sunnyside Boat Access
Located in the northern section of the lake, off Sunnyside Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Marinas

Bottle Bay Resort & Marina
115 Resort Rd
Sagle, ID 83860
208 263-5916

Holiday Shores Marina
Lake Pend Oreille
Hope, ID 83836
208 263-3083

Sandpoint Marina
120 Lake St STE 202
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208 263-3083