Blue Lake Fishing Guide, Nez Perce County, Idaho

• Overview

  Blue Lake lies within the bounds of Nez Perce County, Idaho. The bank is 3,383 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 7 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Nez Perce County list holds plenty of bigger water. The town to know is Asotin, 13 miles out. The nearest city of size is Spokane, 104 miles away. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Blue Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Nez Perce County include rainbow trout, sockeye salmon, channel catfish and cutthroat trout. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. The shape of Blue Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 67°F on average, January about 30°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to Blue Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is a ramp at Waha Lake Boat Ramp, half a mile out. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Lake Waha, 0.6 miles out. For Blue Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.