Coeur d'Alene River fishing report

Map, access and gauges for Coeur d'Alene River · Fish species · Hatches · Guides

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Flow

268 cfs

Trend

Steady

Observed

1d ago

Hatch Status

Blue wing olive hatch

Conditions

Fish are actively feeding in flats and tailouts as afternoon hatches kick in. As of October 17, flows stand at 268 cfs and are stable, running much below normal. Cooler weather is on the way next week, but nights should stay above freezing. Consider bigger attractors and heavier line to work the edges as conditions settle into the fall pattern.

Gauges

Techniques

  • Elk Wing Caddis dry fly effective
  • Small dries on long leaders have been working well
  • Blue Wing Olive Parachute effective
  • No need to get out too early in the day, but afternoons have been good
  • RS2 effective
  • Stimulator effective

Recommended flies

Elk Wing CaddisStimulatorBlue Wing Olive ParachuteRS2TH Duracell JigBead Head Woolly Bugger StreamerComplex Twist BuggerRubber Leg Stone FlyChubby ChernobylSquirmy Worm