Fishing

Dad holding a small perch fish that he helped his toddler son catch. Child wearing a red life jacke, hat, and sunglasses, and holding a spin fishing rod.

Fishing with Kids: 3 Ways to Get Started

Spin (bait) fishing is simple and inexpensive recreation, making it a high-reward, low-barrier family activity for all ages and abilities.
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View looking down a ramp to a dock on a lake.

Adventure In McCall: Central Idaho’s Epic Mountain Town

The mountain town of McCall is an outdoor recreation & adventure destination located less in central Idaho, between Coeur d'Alene and Boise.
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Photo by S. Michael Bennett.

8 Adventures on Lake Pend Oreille

One of the deepest lakes in North America, Lake Pend Oreille in northern Idaho is great for fishing, camping, sailing, boating, and more.
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Sandy beach on an island in Priest Lake.

31 Ways to Explore Inland NW Lakes

OTO writers share their ideas for recreation, adventure, and simply enjoying time at any lake in the Inland Northwest.
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Bike loading with gear parked near Fishtrap Lake.

Bikepack Fishing at Inland Northwest Lakes

Pack your rod and ride! Destinations for fishing and camping to create your own bikepacking route to one or more small lakes.
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Cube Iron Roadless Area - view from summit rocks looking over the valley wilderness.

Adventure Inspiration: 34 Summer Trip Ideas

Our friends in the Inland NW outdoors community share their go-to adventures. Get inspired to explore someplace new this summer.
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Hands holding a long rainbow trout.

Know What Fish Species can Be Found In Local Lakes and Rivers

Which fish species to expect to find at Lake Spokane and the Spokane River, and—in North Idaho—at Fernan, Cocolalla, Round, and Shepherd Lakes.
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