Fishing Report
Priest Lake Fishing Report
Coolin, ID
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 22, 2026 at 8:17 AM PDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
48.588447, -116.864958
Est. water temp
70.4°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Coolin (Bonner County, ID).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Best window today: 9 PM (Excellent · 90/100)
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How to catch them at Priest Lake
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 0-10 ft
Black Crappie fishing report →Smallmouth 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: 20-40 ft
Smallmouth Bass fishing report →
Location
Priest Lake · 48.5884, -116.8650
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Priest Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Black Crappie and Smallmouth Bass in Priest Lake.
When's the best time to fish Priest Lake?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Priest Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Priest Lake?
Priest Lake is near Coolin, ID, at 48.5884, -116.8650.
Plan your trip to Priest Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Priest Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.