Summer Fishing Hotspots & Big Fish Updates | Spokane News

Fishing’s heating up across the region—mornings rule on the North Fork and St. Joe Rivers, where low water and sparse hatches demand smart timing, while Spokane River’s foam Chernobyls shine early and evenings until dark. Lake Coeur d’Alene’s kokanee and rainbow trout are biting, with Clear Lake’s browns and Sprague’s giants adding drama. Chinook season’s extended on the South Fork to meet harvest goals, while Upper Salmon’s action is picking up. Big game fans: the $5K Lake Coeur d’Alene Chinook Derby is live, requiring 30-inch fish. And for panfish lovers, Potholes’ fry are fueling walleye and bass feasts, with smallmouth hot across reservoirs and triploid trout popping up in Upper Twin Lake. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e09d29dbe94fe046