The lake’s deep waters are home to exotic fish that include kokanee, whitefish, bass, kamloop, cutthroat and bull trout waiting for you to cast a line. A boat tour is a must to explore the beauty of this gigantic lake and there are kayak, boat rentals and excursions available at the many marinas of lake towns such as Sandpoint and Bayview; Garfield Bay even has a public boat launch maintained by Forest Service. There are numerous parks to enjoy picnicking amid lush scenery and all this can be savored by a holiday in the many waterfront houses, cottages, cabins, condos and other vacation rentals of the towns on Lake Pend Oreille’s shores.
The lake is so deep that the navy once tested submarines in it; in World War II there was a naval training station in Bayview; the lake served as a thoroughfare in the gold rush era and was also home to native Indian tribes! Explore the lake’s rich history; indulge in equally rich and diverse water sports from water-skiing to boating for fishing; or bask on the shores to simply relax in the splendor of heavenly scenery at various Lake Pend Oreille vacation rentals.