Fishing Report
Fernan Lake Fishing Report
Fernan Lake Village, ID
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 22, 2026 at 12:23 PM PDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
47.674094, -116.726217
Est. water temp
76.2°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Fernan Lake Village (Kootenai County, ID).
Today’s bite
Channel Catfish fishing report
Best window today: 9 PM (Excellent · 87/100)
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How to catch them at Fernan Lake
Channel Catfish feed most actively at Night, when activity runs about 36% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 3-10 ft
Channel Catfish fishing report →Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report →Northern Pike feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 27% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 8-18 ft
Northern Pike fishing report →Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report →Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 15-30 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Fernan Lake · 47.6741, -116.7262
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FAQ
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What fish are in Fernan Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch in Fernan Lake.
When's the best time to fish Fernan Lake?
Channel Catfish feed most actively at Night, when activity runs about 36% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Fernan Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Fernan Lake?
Fernan Lake is near Fernan Lake Village, ID, at 47.6741, -116.7262.
Plan your trip to Fernan Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Fernan Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.