Rainbow Trout is recorded in 8 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, Rainbow Trout peaks around Coeur d'Alene in January, February, March, November, and December. In November the calendar puts it at “Peak”.
Where to catch Rainbow Trout near Coeur d'Alene
1. Coeur d'Alene Lake
Coeur d'Alene Lake is a 1-minute drive from downtown Coeur d'Alene. Launch at Mica Bay, the public ramp on Coeur d'Alene Lake closest to downtown (≈ 6.3 mi). Public access on Coeur d'Alene Lake: 6 boat ramps. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Northern Pike, and Smallmouth Bass.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Chatcolet Lake
Chatcolet Lake is a 47-minute drive from downtown Coeur d'Alene. Launch at Round Lake - O'Gara Bay Road, the public ramp on Chatcolet Lake closest to downtown (≈ 20.8 mi). Public access on Chatcolet Lake: 2 boat ramps. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Cutthroat Trout.
6. 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.
