Fishing Angel Lake in Blaine County, Idaho

• Overview

  Angel Lake stands in Blaine County, Idaho. The bank gives way to pine and birch. Small at around 16 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It sits higher than most water we list in Idaho. Start from Sun Valley, 17 miles down the road. The nearest city of size is Boise, 108 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Angel Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records held for Blaine County cover rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, Arctic grayling, sockeye salmon and brook trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Angel Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between December at about 16°F and July at about 50°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early June. The lid tends to go about early June and return around early November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Time your trip to Angel Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Moose Lake at 1.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Angel Lake if anything is unclear.