About Coeur d'Alene Sportfishing
Coeur d'Alene Sportfishing, operated by Lake Charters LLC and owner-captain Bill DePriest, is a licensed, bonded, and insured Idaho outfitter offering year-round guided fishing on Lake Coeur d'Alene. With a US Coast Guard captain's license and an Idaho guide license, the operation brings decades of on-the-water experience to anglers chasing the lake's legendary mixed fishery.
Charters target chinook salmon in the deeper water, northern pike along the weed edges, kokanee salmon, and both smallmouth and largemouth bass, with the captain adjusting tactics to the season and conditions. Each trip is run on a clean, comfortable boat that accommodates up to six guests and comes fully outfitted with quality sport-fishing rods, reels, tackle, and bait. Booking is hassle-free, with a short drive from downtown Coeur d'Alene to the boat or convenient pickup at a designated spot on the lake.
The appeal here is straightforward: a seasoned, fully licensed local captain, a well-equipped six-person boat, and the flexibility to fish productively in any season. Whether guests are seasoned anglers after a trophy or families looking for an approachable day of catching, Coeur d'Alene Sportfishing provides an organized, professional charter on one of North Idaho's premier fishing lakes.
