Fishing Hauser Lake in Kootenai County, Idaho

• Overview

  Idaho holds Hauser Lake, in Kootenai County. The surface lies 2,182 feet up. This is sizeable water at about 582 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. The outline measures near 3.9 miles, so local knowledge counts. It is low-lying compared with other Idaho water we list. Start from Post Falls, 5.3 miles down the road. Spokane is the closest city, 21 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Hauser Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open biodiversity records for Kootenai County list rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and sockeye salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Treat Hauser Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 65°F, the coldest about 28°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan around that when you fish Hauser Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Muzzy Bay, 3.5 miles away. For Hauser Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.