Your Complete Guide To Fishing In The Inland Northwest

Time has changed the fisheries in this region, but not the enthusiasm that lures anglers to our waters. Modern fishers troll year-round to catch king salmon in Lake Coeur d’Alene, where Native Americans never expected to find their lifeblood.

Walleyes and northern pike have infiltrated lowland waters, providing feasts for the table and trophies for the wall, perhaps at the expense of native cutthroat trout.

But along pure mountain streams where cutthroats still hold strong, it’s not uncommon to see fly fishers piling out of cars with license plates from a dozen different states.

Kokanee salmon are local favorites from from Lake Roosevelt in Eastern Washington to Montana’s Koocanusa. Largemouth bass and bluegills have found homes next door to rainbow trout throughout the region.

This special section is packed with information and maps to help anglers keep pace with the changes, and the bounty.