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Lake Coeur d'Alene is one of the lakes LakeRadar tracks in Idaho. It covers roughly 31,800 surface acres (about 50 square miles). Nearby alternatives include Harrison Slough and Lake Pend Oreille. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Lake Coeur d'Alene.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 10, 10:43 PM MDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Good (80/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (92/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Wind 7 mph from the northeast. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 48° | 46° | 47° | 46° | 45° | 45° | 44° | 42° | 41° | 40° | 39° | 40° | 41° | 42° | 44° | 45° | 47° | 48° | 47° | 48° | 47° | 48° | 46° | 44° |
| Wind (kts) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | N | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Precip % | 22% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 21% | 21% | 21% | 21% | 21% | 21% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 12 AM MDT | 48°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 22% | 44% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 1 AM MDT | 46°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 22% | 64% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 2 AM MDT | 47°F | 13 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 22% | 67% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 3 AM MDT | 46°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 22% | 87% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 4 AM MDT | 45°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 22% | 81% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 AM MDT | 45°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 22% | 73% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 AM MDT | 44°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 25 mph | 21% | 75% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Sun, 7 AM MDT | 42°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 25 mph | 21% | 72% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Sun, 8 AM MDT | 41°F | 13 mph NE (45°) | 25 mph | 21% | 77% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Sun, 9 AM MDT | 40°F | 12 mph N (0°) | 23 mph | 21% | 66% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Sun, 10 AM MDT | 39°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 23 mph | 21% | 64% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Sun, 11 AM MDT | 40°F | 9 mph NE (45°) | 23 mph | 21% | 59% | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers |
| Sun, 12 PM MDT | 41°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 8% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 1 PM MDT | 42°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 8% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 2 PM MDT | 44°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 8% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 3 PM MDT | 45°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 8% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 47°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 8% | 69% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 48°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 8% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 47°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 0% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 48°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 0% | 63% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 47°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 0% | 63% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 48°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 0% | 55% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 46°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 0% | 55% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 44°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 0% | 55% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 43°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 2% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Tonight October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 39° | 48° | 33° | 55° | 36° | 58° | 39° | 60° | 41° | 64° | 42° | 68° | 45° | 67° |
| Wind | NE 6 to 14 mph | NE 7 to 14 mph | NE 8 mph | N 1 to 6 mph | S 1 mph | S 2 mph | S 1 mph | S 2 mph | S 1 mph | NW 2 mph | N 1 mph | NE 2 mph | E 2 mph | S 3 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 25 mph | 21 mph | 9 mph | 6 mph | 9 mph | 6 mph | 10 mph | 6 mph | 8 mph | 5 mph | 8 mph | 5 mph | 6 mph |
| Precip % | 22% | 21% | 3% | 3% | 1% | 2% | 8% | 10% | 5% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 6% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (77/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the northeast. Sky is mostly cloudy (44% cloud cover). Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (79/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the northeast. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for sailing (92/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the NE is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (77/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the northeast. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of ID Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
In ID, Lake Coeur d'Alene stands out as a versatile freshwater lake valued for its fishing waters, boating access, and scenic shoreline. Whether embarking on early morning fishing runs or enjoying midday water recreation, visitors find varied opportunities across the basin. Public facilities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is required for anglers age 14+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Kokanee Salmon. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lake Coeur d'Alene is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 12:03 AM MDT