Kootenai, ID Fishing Trip — October
Your Kootenai, ID Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 56°F / Low 45°F4.4" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
October Weather in Kootenai
56°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
4.4"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
7 Guides Near Kootenai
No guides are based in Kootenai, but these guides operate nearby.
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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Idaho Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$30.50
Non-Resident$98
Requirements
Required for ages 14+. Steelhead and salmon permits sold separately.
Species Regulations
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific water body regulations for potential exceptions.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific water body regulations for exceptions to the general rules. Some areas may have more restrictive limits.
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific water body regulations for exceptions to the general rules. Some areas may have more restrictive limits.
Brown Trout
Season:Varies by water body
Bag Limit:Varies by water body
Size Limit:Varies by water body
Regulations vary greatly by location. Consult the Idaho Fish and Game regulations booklet for specific water body rules.