If you're into fishing, hunting or just live to see wildlife you will no doubt find Sandpoint and all of north Idaho to be a wonderful playground.

Sandpoint sits on the northern shore of Idaho's largest lake Pend Oreille pro-nounced (Pond ah ray) with world class lake trout and many other species of trout and salmon as well as bass, perch and pan-fish.

There are many alpine lakes and literally hundreds of miles of rivers and streams for fishing.

If you just want the outdoor pleasures of backpacking, hiking, rock climbing, trail riding on your favorite horse or wheeler we have millions of acres of public land for you to enjoy near Sandpoint.

Schweitzer Mountain ski resort is just a few minute ride up the side of the mountain. Winter sports of all types are readily available in the mild four season climate of North Idaho.

For hunters and all wildlife enthusiasts there is an abundance of deer, elk, moose, mountain goats, rocky mountain big horn sheep, wild turkey, waterfowl, osprey, bald eagles, martin just to name some you would never see in many parts of the country.

To find out more sportsman info you can go to: www.state.id.us/fishgame