Bait
Berkley PowerBait Trout Dough
Floating scented dough for stocked trout in lakes.
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A deep glacial lake famous for Gerrard rainbow trout and lake trout.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Lake Pend Oreille for rainbow trout, lake trout and kokanee salmon. The best months overall are May to Jun, Oct to Nov. In October, rainbow trout and lake trout are in season, and Paddle-Tail Swimbait, Inline Spinner and Casting Spoon are a good place to start. There are 11 shops within 45 miles (3 fly, 8 bait and tackle); the closest is Fishers of Men Bait and Tackle in Sagle, 6 mi away. Lake Coeur d'Alene is 45 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.
Best Months
May to Jun, Oct to Nov
In October
Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout
Methods
Spin, cast & bait
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What You'll Catch
Lake Pend Oreille Species
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
Fish
5 picks for October. ● means in season that month.
Casting Spoon 1/4 to 1 oz
LureSpoon · Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout · Shallow after ice-out.
Shop This LurePaddle-Tail Swimbait 3 to 5 in
LureSoft Plastic · Lake Trout · Jigged deep.
Shop This LureInline Spinner 1/16 to 1/4 oz
LureSpinner · Rainbow Trout
Shop This LureNightcrawlers Whole or half
BaitLive Bait · Rainbow Trout · Where bait is legal.
Trout Dough Bait Pea size
BaitPrepared Bait · Rainbow Trout · Stocked lakes.
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Rainbow Trout
Fly 9 ft 5 wt rod, weight-forward floating line, 9 ft 4X to 5X leader. Add a sink-tip and 3X for streamers.
Spin / Cast 6 to 7 ft ultralight or light spinning rod, 1000 to 2500 reel, 4 to 6 lb mono or fluorocarbon.
Lake Trout
Fly 8 to 9 wt rod with a full-sink line when fish are shallow after ice-out.
Spin / Cast 7 ft medium-heavy spinning or baitcasting rod, 20 to 30 lb braid with a fluorocarbon leader, or downrigger trolling gear.
Kokanee Salmon
Spin / Cast Light trolling rod with a soft tip, line-counter reel, 8 to 10 lb line with a small dodger.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Lake Pend Oreille
Rods
Ugly Stik Bigwater Trolling Rod
A long, forgiving trolling rod for downriggers and planer boards.
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Mack's Lure Wedding Ring Spinner
Small spinners tipped with corn or maggots for kokanee and perch.
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Acme Kastmaster Spoon
A dense spoon that casts a mile and flutters on the fall.
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Frabill Rubber Mesh Landing Net
A fish-friendly rubber net that does not tangle hooks.
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Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo
Nearly unbreakable and sensitive enough for most freshwater fishing. A safe first combo.
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Ugly Stik GX2 Ultralight Spinning Combo
Light enough to feel crappie bites and cast small spinners for trout.
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Shimano Sedona Spinning Reel
A smooth, durable reel in sizes for trout through inshore saltwater.
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Within 45 Miles
Shops Near Lake Pend Oreille
Bait & Tackle
Fishers of Men Bait and Tackle
Sagle, Idaho· 6 mi
The retail shop sells live and frozen bait, fishing rods, lures and tackle.
Live bait
Bait & Tackle
Becker's Tackle Shop
Coeur D Alene, Idaho· 34 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Coeur D Alene, ID.
Bait & Tackle
Fins & Feathers Tackle Shop
Coeur D'Alene, Idaho· 36 mi
Established in 1984, the tackle shop supplies anglers fishing regional lakes and rivers.
Make It a Trip