Coeur d’Alene Lake
Coeur d’Alene Lake is a large, glacially carved body of water in northern Idaho, known for crystal-clear waters, lakeside parks, and the city of Coeur d’Alene on its southern shore.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Pacific Northwest |
| Subregion | Northern Rockies |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Kootenai County |
| City | Coeur d’Alene |
| Postal Code | 83814 |
| Timezone | AmericaEdmonton |
| Latitude | 47.677 |
| Longitude | -116.78 |
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7:15 PM LOCAL TIMECoeur d’Alene Lake is a prominent alpine lake nestled in the Northern Rockies of northern Idaho. Carved by glaciers during the last ice age, it offers pristine, glacier-fed waters with high visibility and seasonal fluctuations in surface level. The lake’s primary access point is in the city of Coeur d’Alene, which sits at the southern end; along its shores are a mix of parks, resorts, and residential neighborhoods. Recreation revolves around *boating, fishing for walleye and lingcod*, swimming in lakeside parks, and year-round mountain biking and trail running on surrounding slopes. Cross-lake ferry routes connect communities and provide scenic routes. Beyond the water, the region features forested uplands, mountain peaks, and city pathways** linking waterfront parks to downtown amenities.
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