I know its ice fishing season but walking on a frozen lake isn’t for everyone.  If you are one whom would rather be in a boat or on solid ground there are still fish being pulled from lake Coeur D Alene.  In fact I have been surprised at how the Salmon bite has carried on right on through January .  The snow , wind and cold weather has kept most of the boats off but a few have made it out and for the most part have caught fish.  The bulk of the action has been in the deep water around Carlin bay.   The weather will even out and we should have an easier time and a little more inspiration to get back out on the lake. 

There are still Chinooks being caught on flashers and mini-squids such as the Gratefull dead, Mexican flag and black-glo, I would mix in a few helmeted herring with or without flashers or dodgers.  We are still catching fish deep in the 85-105 range but look for this to flip flop when we get some water flow.  You can count on March for surface and shallow water fishing and sometimes it starts in Feb. In fact I am going to get some of the Big Jon planer gear in soon.  For now keep it deep and cover some water.

The ice fishing around here is almost a week to week thing depending on conditions but for now the ice is in good shape we have been going to Fernan lake and having some fun catching Perch and Bluegills. Cocolalla lake has been popular for Perch as well.  Just give us a call at Fins for update on ice conditions.

Thanks to all who came down for our after hours sale on Jan. 21 I appreciate your support.

We have a date scheduled for our spring Salmon classes March 2-3. The Friday night is instruction, seminar, who to when where the works then the Saturday is out in the boat for a day of fishing and some hands on. Cost is $150.00 per person. Call Fins or stop down for more info or sign up 208-667-9304

The spring tournaments are scheduled .  Spring Salmon April 14-15 2012  Spring Pike April  28-29 2012

We still have a guide boat in the water and ready to fish and are on winter rates through March.  $100.00 per person 3 person min for a full day trip

See you on the lake.