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IDFG Panhandle fishing report
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August 28, 2012 |
This report highlights a few of the best places
to fish, what anglers are using and what they
are catching. The information is compiled from
regional Fish and Game fishery managers, local
tackle shops and anglers.
Lake Coeur d’Alene: Kokanee are becoming more
abundant and smallmouth bass are going strong on
the lake. Anglers recommend trolling for the
kokanee but smallmouth are holding near the
shoreline—try twin-tailed grubs or tube jigs to
entice the smallmouth.
Look for Kokanee in the Arrow Point area in the
north of the lake; in the south end try Powder
Horn Bay. Most of the kokanee are 35-45 feet
down. Pike are sticking around the bays on the
lake. Spinnerbaits, spoons and husky jerks are
attracting the pike.
Hayden Lake: The Panhandle Health District
lifted the health advisory on Hayden Lake on
August 23. The lake is safe again for fishing
and swimming. Bass in the lake will stay deeper
during the day, but you can use surface lures in
the evening.
Coeur d’Alene and St. Joe Rivers: Fish these
rivers with dry flies such as hoppers, beetles
and ant patterns, which have been effective on
both rivers. You are more likely to find fish in
the tailouts with the cooler temps on the St.
Joe River. The Clark Fork River is also a good
option for the next couple of weeks now that
temps have dropped…bugs will be moving again.
The chain lakes have been very good for pike and
bass. Hauser, Cocolalla and Fernan lakes have
also been good fishing for crappie, pike, bass
and trout.
We are taking
angler comments until September 30 on
changes to fishing rules. We are asking for
comments on some general statewide rules and on
6 rules specifically for the Panhandle.
Remember: Lake trout of any size and rainbow
trout over 13” can earn you a $15 bounty. Check
the
Lake Pend Oreille Angler Incentive Program. |
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