The Pend Oreille Fishery
- Gerard kamloop
- Smallmouth bass
- Walleye
- Brown trout
- Black crappie
- Yellow perch
- Largemouth bass
- Lake whitefish
- Lake trout
- Bull trout
- Cutthroat trout
The Go Fish! Experience
The Lake
Nestled between tree-covered mountain ranges in the north Idaho Panhandle, Pend Oreille boasts a surprisingly moderate climate that allows for exceptional year-round recreation. Lake Pend Oreille is fed by the world renowned Clark Fork River and forms
the headwaters of the Pend Oreille River. At 1200 feet, it is the 5th deepest lake in the U.S. and the largest natural lake in Idaho.
The Fishing
Lake Pend Oreille has a rich history of fisheries management, largely due to its incredible potential. Fish introductions over the years include Lake Superior whitefish,
Kokanee, Kamloop, Brown trout, Lake trout, Large and Smallmouth bass, White crappie, Yellow perch, Walleye, and Pike. As a result, the lake has seen significant shifts in fish populations and has supported commercial fisheries for Lake whitefish and Kokanee. Meanwhile, warmwater fish populations are exploding, with quality fish in
every category. Fish size in Pend Oreille is unparalleled for its latitude (49 N) and extends beyond the kamloop trout that made Pend Oreille famous. Largemouth bass in the 6-8 pound range are caught each year, with reports of fish up to 12 pounds. Smallmouths average 2 pounds and range to 7 pounds. Two pound Crappie are common, and Walleye up to 15 pounds are being caught. Lake whitefish average 20" and Perch 12-15".
The Guide
Chad has worked with and caught fish around the world. As
a trained fisheries biologist, he has a broad perspective and
unusual insight into fishing and fish management. Chad has
25 years of experience bass-fishing nationwide. Lake Pend
Oreille's natural beauty and truly phenomenal fishing led him
to guide its waters.
Chad is a licensed master with the U.S. Coast Guard and is
bonded and insured. He fishes from a fully equipped 18' Lund.
208-597-5020
Photo by Gerald Fluhrer
