About North Star Charters
North Star Charters is a private fishing and guided-tour operation working the historic waters of Lake Pend Oreille out of Hope, Idaho, just east of Sandpoint. The charter offers a personal, small-group experience on one of the most storied trout lakes in the West, where a rebounding fishery and dramatic mountain scenery come together.
Guests can book dedicated fishing charters targeting the lake's several trout species as well as warm-water gamefish, with the flexibility to pursue a single species or sample several over the course of a trip. Beyond fishing, North Star runs sightseeing and historical tours that explore Pend Oreille's wildlife and the rich heritage of the Hope and Clark Fork delta area, and combination outings that blend angling with a relaxed cruise for groups who want a bit of everything.
The appeal of North Star is its private, tailored approach — trips shaped around what each party wants, guided by a captain steeped in the local waters and their history. For visitors basing themselves in Sandpoint or the scenic Hope peninsula, it is an easy, flexible way to get out on Lake Pend Oreille.
