Idaho · Lake fishing · Sagle

Pend Oreille Lake Area

Apr–Oct
best months

The Pend Oreille Lake area in Idaho is a year-round destination on Forest Service land, about 1.7 miles from the town of Sagle. Native peoples such as the Kalispel and Kutenai were the first inhabitants of this region, living along the waterways and relying on the abundant natural resources. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. At a nearby weather station in Sandpoint, typical July and August highs reach about 82°F with lows near 50°F and only five or six wet days a month. Winters there typically average highs in the low 30s and lows in the low 20s. The area offers a wide range of activities. Anglers can fish, and anglers can find Gamlin Lake about 5.8 miles away. Springy Point campground sits about 3.9 miles off, and the Pend d' Oreille Bay Trail is about 5.3 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Pend Oreille Lake Area

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 23°

      15 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 24°

      13 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 29°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 35°

      12 wet

    5. May

      66° / 42°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 47°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 52°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 50°

      5 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 42°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 34°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 29°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 23°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sandpoint Exp Stn, ID, 6.5 mi away at 2,126 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.