Brown Trout is recorded in 7 of the 11 spots within 75 minutes of Coeur d'Alene. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Brown Trout peaks around Coeur d'Alene in May, June, and July. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Brown Trout near Coeur d'Alene
1. Lake Pend Oreille
Lake Pend Oreille is a 37-minute drive from downtown Coeur d'Alene. Launch at Whiskey Rock Bay Boat Launch, the public ramp on Lake Pend Oreille closest to downtown (≈ 30.2 mi). Public access on Lake Pend Oreille: 9 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 1,158 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout, and Brown Trout.
2. Liberty Lake
Liberty Lake is a 24-minute drive from downtown Coeur d'Alene. Launch at Liberty Lake, the public ramp on Liberty Lake closest to downtown (≈ 14.2 mi). Public access on Liberty Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 30 ft. Recorded here: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, and Brook Trout.
3. Newman Lake
Newman Lake is a 27-minute drive from downtown Coeur d'Alene. Launch at Newman Lake, the public ramp on Newman Lake closest to downtown (≈ 15.7 mi). Public access on Newman Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 30 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Black Crappie, and Brown Trout.
4. Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a 53-minute drive from downtown Coeur d'Alene. Launch at Silver Lake, the public ramp on Silver Lake closest to downtown (≈ 41.4 mi). Public access on Silver Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 75 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Pumpkinseed, and Bluegill.
5. Clear Lake
Clear Lake is a 56-minute drive from downtown Coeur d'Alene. Launch at Clear Lake, the public ramp on Clear Lake closest to downtown (≈ 43.9 mi). Public access on Clear Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 95 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Common Carp.
6. Eloika Lake
Eloika Lake is a 70-minute drive from downtown Coeur d'Alene. Launch at Eloika Lake, the public ramp on Eloika Lake closest to downtown (≈ 36.1 mi). Public access on Eloika Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 15 ft. Recorded here: Brown Trout, Black Crappie, Green Sunfish, and Redfin Pickerel.
