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Fishing Guides · Coeur d Alene, ID

Fishing Guides in Coeur d Alene

6 listings · ranked by rating & reviews · updated 2026

Fishing guides are the specialists - independent pros and outfitters who focus on a specific fishery and style, from bass on a local lake to fly fishing a trout river or wading the flats. Where a charter is usually about the boat and the trip, a guide sells expertise and hands-on coaching, and typically runs a smaller, more personal operation. Day rates commonly fall around $300-600 depending on the water, target species and whether the trip is walk-and-wade or from a boat, often for one or two anglers. Many guides provide rods, flies or tackle and hold the required licensing - always ask what is included. Compare a few, read the reviews, and confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.

Below are 6 fishing guides listings in Coeur d Alene, ID, ranked by Google review volume so you can start with the most established options and contact them directly. The most-reviewed is North 40 Outfitters (4.6★, 3,152 Google reviews).

Typical pricing

Typical US pricing: guided fishing trips commonly run about $300-600 per day depending on the water, species and whether the trip is wade or boat-based, usually for one or two anglers. Gear is often included - confirm current pricing, what is provided and availability with the guide.

See our full guide to fishing in Coeur d Alene for neighborhoods, local pricing and how to choose.

Top fishing guides listings in Coeur d Alene

  1. 1
    North 40 Outfitters
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    North 40 Outfitters

    Coeur Dalene

    Outdoor sports store in Coeur d'Alene, ID · 4.6★ (3152).

    ★ 4.6 · 3,152View →
  2. 2
    Fins & Feathers Tackle Shop & Adventure Guide Service
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    Fins & Feathers Tackle Shop & Adventure Guide Service

    Coeur Dalene

    Fishing store in Coeur d'Alene, ID · 4.9★ (310).

    ★ 4.9 · 310View →
  3. 3
    Silver Bow Fly Shop
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    Silver Bow Fly Shop

    Coeur Dalene

    Fishing store in Veradale, ID · 5★ (154).

    ★ 5 · 154View →
  4. 4
    CastCadia Outfitters
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    CastCadia Outfitters

    Coeur Dalene

    Fishing charter in Coeur d'Alene, ID · 5★ (126).

    ★ 5 · 126View →
  5. 5
    Orvis Northwest Outfitters
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    Orvis Northwest Outfitters

    Coeur Dalene

    Fishing store in Coeur d'Alene, ID · 4.8★ (121).

    ★ 4.8 · 121View →
  6. 6
    Castaway Fly Fishing Shop
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    Castaway Fly Fishing Shop

    Coeur Dalene

    Fishing store in Coeur d'Alene, ID · 4.6★ (92).

    ★ 4.6 · 92View →

FAQ

Fishing Guides in Coeur d Alene - common questions

How many fishing guides are there in Coeur d Alene? +
Lure Compass lists 6 listings for fishing guides in Coeur d Alene, ID.
Who has the best-rated fishing guides in Coeur d Alene? +
By Google review volume, North 40 Outfitters is the most-reviewed fishing guides listing in Coeur d Alene (4.6★, 3,152 reviews). Rankings follow review count, not paid placement.
How much does a fishing guide cost? +
Guided trips commonly run about $300-600 for the day, with the price shaped by the fishery, target species, trip length and whether it is walk-and-wade or from a boat. Rates are usually for one or two anglers. Confirm current pricing, what is included and availability directly with the guide.
What is the difference between a guide and a charter? +
A charter generally centers on a captained boat and a set trip, often for larger groups, while a guide sells focused expertise in a specific fishery and style - bass, fly fishing, flats - typically for one or two anglers and sometimes on foot. The right fit depends on the water you want to fish and how hands-on you want the coaching.
How do I choose a fishing guide? +
Compare Google ratings and reviews, check that the guide specializes in the species and water you are after, and ask what gear is provided and what you bring. Reviews that name the guide and describe the coaching are a strong signal. Then confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.
How much does a fishing guide cost in Coeur d'Alene? +
Most Coeur d'Alene guides run about $400-$650. Half-day trips sit lower and full days higher, and rates cover the boat rather than being charged per angler, so confirm the price and group size when booking.
Where can you catch trophy pike near Coeur d'Alene? +
The lake's weedy bays and the shallow, marshy southern end hold big northern pike, and spring is the top time to target trophy fish as large females move into the shallows.
What fish live in Lake Coeur d'Alene? +
The lake holds chinook salmon, northern pike, smallmouth and largemouth bass and cutthroat trout, with more trout fishing in the nearby St. Joe and Coeur d'Alene rivers.
When is the best time to fish Coeur d'Alene? +
Spring is best for trophy northern pike, summer is strong for smallmouth and largemouth bass, and the salmon and river trout add options through the warmer months.

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