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Title: Coeur D'Alene Area
Post by: wirehairman on Jan 15, 2024, 03:44 PM

I will be in Coeur D'Alene the first weekend in March on a business trip.  Would it be worth throwing in my gear and trying to fish a day or two?

The "North Idaho Ice" thread seems to mention quite a few lakes in the area, but I am not familiar with the area and have no idea how ice conditions might be come March.

Thanks a ton in advance.

Title: Re: Coeur D'Alene Area
Post by: smitty661 on Jan 16, 2024, 05:18 AM

Early march will depend on weather. Thats usually about the time im putting gear away for the season. The north idaho ice thread is the best place to check but feel free to send me a message before your trip and i will fill you in on conditions close to CDA. Its been a slow start this season.

Title: Re: Coeur D'Alene Area
Post by: wirehairman on Jan 16, 2024, 10:10 AM

Quote from: smitty661 on Jan 16, 2024, 05:18 AM

Early march will depend on weather. Thats usually about the time im putting gear away for the season. The north idaho ice thread is the best place to check but feel free to send me a message before your trip and i will fill you in on conditions close to CDA. Its been a slow start this season.

Thank you.  I will reach out closer to the trip for a report on the conditions.

Title: Re: Coeur D'Alene Area
Post by: Davedb on Jan 19, 2024, 12:14 PM

I would bring my gear..better to have it than wishing I had it…. We should have some hard water in early March.

Title: Re: Coeur D'Alene Area
Post by: wirehairman on Feb 25, 2024, 02:49 PM

We are heading to Coeur D'Alene on Thursday, and I would have all day Friday to fish if there is any good ice.  I have been following the "North Idaho Ice" thread and it doesn't sound too promising.  I was hoping Fernan would be fishable as it is literally across the road from the resort.

Do you guys know of any safe ice within an hour or so of Coeur D'Alene that I might be able to hit?

Title: Re: Coeur D'Alene Area
Post by: Ratso-jig on Feb 26, 2024, 09:55 PM

Ice fished Hauser last Monday.   Should still be ok.  Kelso lake probably good too.

Title: Re: Coeur D'Alene Area
Post by: devo on Feb 28, 2024, 07:26 AM

 Has anyone been fishing Hauser, Fernan or Hayden lakes? I’ll be out there the end of March and I doubt they’ll be any ice left by then, but if so, would love to get out for a day or so.
 
Thanks! Devo.