coeur d' alene river

Here we've come into the beginning of the end of summer.  Nights are getting cooler, water temperatures are cooling off as a result.  Fishing has improved on all of our local streams and should just get better for the next couple of months.  My favorite four weeks of the year are the last two of September and the first two of October.  Elk hunting is imminent as well as school and all of the tourists are headed back home.  So, typically the streams are far less crowded this time of year.  Don't let these awesome two months slip through your fingers before winter. Current Conditions Coeur d'Alene River  - The river has cooled off quite a bit.  It is low but still fishing really well.  The hopper and terrestrial fishing are really good now.  The fish are keen on eating a medium or small hopper.  Hate to beat a dead horse, b...

The kids are getting ready for school and Labor Day is coming up. Everyone is trying to cram in their last few family weekends.  Nights are getting much cooler, days are getting shorter. Fall is on its way and this means some of the best fishing of the year is coming.  The fishing is very good right now. It can be a difficult decision now on where to go.  Usually, the crowds start tapering off here in a couple of weeks as the tourist start to head home and the rivers are far more peaceful.  There are lots of good hatches now and the hopper fishing on our rivers is going off in a good way.  We have had, in my mind one, of the better weather summers in recent history.  Temperatures hardly hit the 90s, and there were very few fires.  There has also been good rain throughout the summer too.  Hopefully, we get a bit more this fall ...

Looks like my rain dance worked!  What a blessing to get some really good rain in August.  It's been a  long time since we've had this kind of rain in the middle of summer.  Hopefully, it helped quell some fires, and it for sure helped the water temperatures on our rivers.  We fished Sunday on the St. Joe and had a great time in the rain -nothing a little Goretex can’t solve. Looks as if we are going to be back in the mid-'80s for the foreseeable future.  It will at least be a bit cooler than it typically is in August.  We’re long overdue for a temperate summer like this.  It's been awesome, to say the least.  Hopefully, we get a few more of these types of storms from here on into the fall.  It will do nothing but good for fishing. September is right around the corner and this is our favorite time of the year.  Not only ...

Up, up and up the temp has climbed in the last week.  Solid 90's and close to 100 degree temps for the next few days.  However, there is a good possibility of a storm coming in later this week to the weekend.  Hopefully, no major lightning comes with this and also good rain. The forecast shows rain and mid 60's for Sunday.  This is a really good thing if we get this.  The fishing should be killer if it happens.  The forests are very dry and high probability of fires now.  Please, please be responsible out there.  We have had a really tough last few summers with fires.  Also, we need to be respectful of our fish in these higher temps.  Consider getting up early, fishing the early am with cooler temps and also the last couple hours of the day.  The middle of the day fishing will be detrimental to the fishes chances at recov...

Nothing short of greatness in our area!  There are so many good reports from all of our fisheries of late.  Now is really a tough time to decide where to go.  Everything is in shape and good to go. Whether wading or floating is your gig, there are tons of options right now.  It’s looking like warmer temperatures are coming up this week in the high 70s and low 80s. This is perfect weather for the week of the 4th!  Our town is bustling with energy and people looking to go fishing.  The shop has been very busy with lots of happy fishermen and women.  Hope you guys and gals have a great week on the river with your families and enjoy the 4th! Current Conditions Coeur d'Alene River  - The fishing here has been solid.  Big fish are still being caught but you'll need to bring your A-game with the lower water conditions now.  The...

June has been a fantastic month for fishing here in North Idaho.  We've had plenty of water and all the local streams are in great shape.  The occasional rain has spruced things up along the way and keeping the water nice and cool.  Looks like we are in for a bit more rain come Thursday and back into the hot stuff the following week.  No 90's yet but high 70's and 80's, so ideal in my book. Hatches have been getting stronger.  Lots of Pale morning duns and caddis as per usual.  The St. Joe is still not quite at normal summer flows but this is a good thing.  Having extra water for the summer is what we look for.  The Clark fork is finally in shape and giving it up big time.  Things are shaping up for a killer summer.  Hopefully, we don't get too hot and we keep getting some rain here and there.  Pick your poison now, so much ...