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Lake-Pend-Oreille
is a lake in the northern Idaho Panhandle that was glacially formed during the Ice Age. Encircled by mountain peaks and deep green forests, Lake Pend Oreille is Idahos largest lake and one of the largest inland lakes in North America. It has a surface area of 148 square miles and is 65 miles long and 1,150 feet deep, making it the fifth deepest lake in the United States. It is fed by the Clark Fork River and the Pack River and drains via the Pend Oreille River. The largest nearby town is Sandpoint, Idaho, which is situated on the northwest shore of the lake. The southern tip of the lake is in Kootenai County and is home to Farragut State Park. Lake Pend Oreille is a popular recreational and fishing lake. Anglers come for kokanee salmon, Kamloops, rainbow, brown, brook and hybrid trout. It also has populations of large mouth bass, whitefish, yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill and brown bullhead. Lake Pend Oreille is also known for its sailing opportunities. Keep in mind, however, that the lake is so large and the topography so varied, that there will be distinctly different prevailing conditions depending on where one is sailing. There are also many trails around the lake for walking and hiking and there are many driving and biking tours that offer spectacular scenery. Rentals of paddle boats, sail and power boats are offered at several marinas in the towns around the lake. Boat charters, guided tours, kayaking and canoeing are also available.
Surrounding areas: Ponderay, Idaho (1.6 mi), Sagle, Idaho (5.4 mi), Garfield Bay, Idaho (9.0 mi), Hope, Idaho (11.8 mi), Careywood, Idaho (17.4 mi), Priest River, Idaho (17.5 mi), Priest Lake, Idaho (21.5 mi)
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Lake Pend Oreille Vacation Rentals
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Lake Pend Oreille Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| K2 Motel | 501 N 4TH | Sandpoint, ID | | (208) 263-3441 | | La Quinta Inn | 415 Cedar | Sandpoint, ID | | (208) 263-9581 | | Lakeside Motel | 106 BRG | Sandpoint, ID | | (208) 263-2717 | | Monarch Inn | Hwy 95 N | Sandpoint, ID | | (208) 263-1222 | | Sandpoint Super 8 Motel | 478641 Hwy 95 N | Sandpoint, ID | | (208) 263-2210 | | Selkirk Lodge | 10000 Schweitzer MTN Rd | Sandpoint, ID | | (208) 265-0257 | | Super 8 | 478641 Hwy 95N | Sandpoint, ID | | (208) 263-2216 | | Angel Of The Lake | 410 Railroad Ave | Sandpoint, ID | 3.4 mi. | (208) 263-0816 | | Country Inn | 470700 Hwy 95 | Sagle, ID | 5.4 mi. | (208) 263-3333 | | Scenic Bay Marina | 101 Scenic Bay Dr | Bayview, ID | 20.7 mi. | (208) 683-2243 | | Golden Spur Motel | US Hwy 2 | Newport, WA | 23.3 mi. | (509) 447-3823 | | Athol Motel | E 5950 Hwy 54 | Athol, ID | 23.9 mi. | (208) 683-3476 | | Stoneridge Resort | 250 Chatwold | Blanchard, ID | 27.7 mi. | (208) 437-2451 |
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Lake Pend Oreille Weather & Climate
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The Northern Panhandle Region of Idaho has a four-season climate. Located within the northern latitude, Idaho's Northern Panhandle has summer days that are long and sunny, with just enough rain to keep things very green and pretty. Temperatures can range from very warm in the summer to very cold in the winter. The major mountain ranges accumulate a deep snow cover in the winter. In spring, the melting snow pack provides irrigation water for the lower regions of the state. The major source of moisture for northern Idaho is the Pacific Ocean, although in summer there are some exceptions when moisture-laden air is brought in from the south.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
31°F |
19°F |
3.94 in. |
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| February |
37°F |
22°F |
3.47 in. |
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| March |
46°F |
28°F |
2.85 in. |
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| April |
56°F |
34°F |
2.25 in. |
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| May |
65°F |
40°F |
2.75 in. |
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| June |
72°F |
46°F |
2.46 in. |
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| July |
80°F |
49°F |
1.63 in. |
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| August |
80°F |
48°F |
1.43 in. |
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| September |
70°F |
41°F |
1.60 in. |
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| October |
56°F |
33°F |
2.30 in. |
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| November |
40°F |
27°F |
4.75 in. |
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| December |
32°F |
21°F |
4.75 in. |
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Lake Pend Oreille Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Sandpoint airport (SZT) located about 1 mile north of Lake Pend Oreille, the Coeur D Alene Air Terminal airport (COE) located approximately 36 miles southwest of Lake Pend Oreille in Coeur D ' Alene, Idaho, the Deer Park airport (DEW) located roughly 45 miles west of Lake Pend Oreille in Deer Park, Washington, the Shoshone County airport (S83) located around 53 miles south of Lake Pend Oreille in Kellogg, Idaho, and finally the Spokane International airport (GEG) located about 64 miles southwest of Lake Pend Oreille in Spokane, Washington.
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Lake Pend Oreille Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Silverwood Theme Park | Athol | ID | 23.9 mi. | | | Adventures 'N Fun | Coeur d' Alene | ID | 41.7 mi. | | | Riverfront Park | Spokane | WA | 58.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Priest Lake Golf Club | Priest Lake | ID | 21.5 mi. | | | Stoneridge Golf Course | Blanchard | ID | 26.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Schweitzer Mountain Resort | Sandpoint | ID | | | | Turner Mountain | Libby | MT | 46.7 mi. | | | Lookout Pass | Wallace | ID | 62.9 mi. | | | The Big Mountain | Whitefish | MT | 102.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Round Lake State Park | | ID | 8.9 mi. | | | Farragut State Park | | ID | 22.1 mi. | | | Lake Newport State Park | | WA | 27.4 mi. | | | Mount Spokane State Park | | WA | 35.6 mi. | | | Pend Oreille State Park | | WA | 38.0 mi. | |
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