Fishing at Lake Ingeborg, Blaine County, Idaho

• Overview

  Look for Lake Ingeborg in Blaine County, Idaho. It sits at 8,878 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 24 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Idaho listings. 39 miles away sits Sun Valley, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Boise, 62 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Ingeborg

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Blaine County cover rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and Arctic grayling. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Lake Ingeborg fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 16°F to 52°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late May. From about late May to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Lake Ingeborg runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Low Pass Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Lake Ingeborg as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.