One of the benefits of working with Mark’s Marine in Hayden, Idaho, is that it opens up the opportunity for me to explore the many terrific lakes in North Idaho. I recently experienced the kokanee fishing on Lake Couer d’ Alene and found it to be outstanding. Kokanee are exceptionally large in the lake this year and I hope to make more trips on Couer d’ Alene to stock my freezer with these dandies. They are great smoked, and I also like to make fish cakes with kokanee—Yum! On my last visit I spent some time checking out a few of the lakes in the area. I wanted to see where the boat launches were, that sort of thing. Included n the lakes were Hayden, Twin Lakes, and Spirit Lake. All of these lakes offer good fishing for a variety of species. One species that has been on my list for years is northern pike, and I want to scratch that one off my list this summer. I want to ask my readers, followers and listeners what other lakes I should try, and which Northern Idaho lakes are your favorites. I will be sharing what I learn. Let me know your thoughts.