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Panhandle

Cold rivers, deep lakes, and North Idaho cutthroat country.

North Idaho fishing is shaped by steep forested mountains, long winters, and an abundance of cold, clear water. Explore current conditions across the Kootenai, St. Joe, Coeur d’Alene, Priest, and Clark Fork systems, along with the region’s large lakes and smaller mountain tributaries.

Rivers

6

Recent reports

94

Last updated

October 16, 2026

Rivers

Lakes

Latest by river

DateRiverConditions
October 16, 2026Coeur d'Alene RiverFish are actively feeding in flats and tailouts with afternoon hatches firing. Flows are stable at 268 cfs.
October 16, 2026North Fork Coeur d'Alene RiverFall fish are moving to deeper pools on the North Fork as October Caddis, Mahogany Duns, and BWOs continue to show. Nymphs and slow streamers are the pattern.
October 16, 2026Saint Joe RiverFall conditions on the Saint Joe have fish moving to deeper water as cooler temperatures settle in. Work caddis, olives, and midges with nymphs and streamers in the slower runs.
October 16, 2026Spokane RiverFall is settling in on the Spokane River with caddis hatches fading and BWOs emerging. Nymph patterns, especially perdigon-style dressings, are key right now.
October 15, 2026Clark Fork RiverThe Clark Fork is running strong with good floating conditions and fall hatches active. Heavier sculpins and buggers work well in the elevated water.
October 15, 2026Kootenai RiverFlows have dropped to 3,390 CFS with water at 54 degrees on the Kootenai. Nymphing is the main game, with dry-fly action during warm spells as October caddis and mahogany mayflies emerge.