Coeur d'Alene River - North Idaho Fly Fishing

Overview

The tranquil setting of North Idaho's Coeur d'Alene River is an ideal fly fishing backdrop. ROW offers guided fly fishing float trips and walk-and-wade trips on the Coeur d'Alene River. This is a remote mountain jewel within easy striking distance of Coeur d'Alene town. Half day fly fishing trips are available late May through October, and full day trips are available from late May to late June.

 

• Trip Duration: 1-2 Days
• Trip Length: 12 miles
• Season: May-October
• Closest Airport: Spokane, Wash.
• Highlights: Excellent fly fishing, only outfitter permitted to float upper stretch of the Coeur d'Alene, half and full day trips available.

Details

Twenty miles east of the North Idaho resort town, Coeur d’Alene, flows the Coeur d’Alene River. ROW is the only outfitter that's licensed to guide fly fishing float trips on the pristine upper section of the Coeur d'Alene. This gives our guests exclusive access to some of the finest fly fishing waters in the area. The Coeur d'Alene River boasts a thriving population of both cutthroat and rainbow trout and is sure to keep an angler’s rod bent all day.

The Coeur d'Alene River flows through a variety of water types including pools, riffles and runs which allows an angler to use many different fly fishing techniques. ROW offers both float and walk-and-wade style fly fishing trips on the upper Coeur d'Alene, depending on seasonal regulations. The upper section, which includes Tee Pee and Independence creeks, offers superlative walk-and-wade fly fishing and you can expect to catch fish that are bigger than what you’d probably expect to find in these headwaters. There is a very healthy population of Cutthroat and Rainbow trout ranging from 6” to 21”.

Throughout the season, the Coeur d’Alene River provides a variety of different hatches. The spring is marked by its remarkable May Fly hatch.  Terrestrials and stimulator patterns are a must have in the summer time.  And September and October are well know for their consistent daily caddis hatch. When deciding between Stone Flies, May Flies, Caddis and Terrestrials, an angler will benefit from the experience of ROW's expert fly fishing guides. The giant golden stone flies provide some of the best dry fly fishing anywhere. Considering it's close proximity to town, the Coeur D'Alene River is a true North Idaho gem. The Coeur d'Alene is a fantastic river for half, full or multi-day fly fishing trips.

Be sure to ask about our fly fishing package options for Idaho, Montana and Oregon.