Lewiston in Nez Perce County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Coyote's Fishnet
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2016
1. Coyote's Fishnet Marker
A Nez Perce Indian legend tells how Coyote and Black Bear had a falling out while fishing here long ago.
Coyote, the all-powerful animal spirit, was having a good time until Black Bear, the busybody, began to tease him. Finally losing his temper, Coyote tossed his huge fishnet onto the hills across the river. To teach Black Bear a lesson, Coyote threw him to the top of the hill on this side and turned him to stone. The Nez Perce people know just where to look for the net and unfortunate bear.
Erected by Idaho Historical Society & Idaho Transportation Department. (Marker Number 262.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list.
Location. 46° 26.51′ N, 116° 53.568′ W. Marker is in Lewiston, Idaho, in Nez Perce County. It is on U.S. 12 one mile east of Nez Perce Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in a scenic pull-out overlooking the Clearwater River. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in North Idaho Idahos Panhandle and in the Palouse. It is also in the American Mountain West, specifically in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Northwest Passage Scenic Byway (here, next to this marker); Nez Perce Village (a few steps from this marker); Ant & Yellowjacket (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different marker also named Ant & Yellowjacket (approx. 2.4 miles away); Bredell Family Cemetery (approx. 3.3 miles away); Nez Perce Village Site (approx. 3.4 miles away); Indian Agent's Residence (approx. 3.6 miles away); Coming of the Railroad (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewiston.
More about this marker. Large wooden marker in good condition
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2016
2. Coyote's Fishnet Marker (wide view)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2016
3. Coyote's Fishnet Marker (wide view showing adjacent markers)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 815 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
