Lloyds Lake Fishing in Adams County, Idaho

• Overview

  Lloyds Lake lies within the bounds of Adams County, Idaho. The bank is 6,854 feet above sea level. At 7 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. McCall sits 20 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Grangeville is 51 miles and Joseph 53 miles. Others close at hand: Hazard Lake at 1.4 miles, Lake Serene (1.5 miles), Hard Creek Lake at 1.7 miles, Upper Hazard Lake (1.9 miles) and Big Hazard Lake at 2 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lloyds Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Survey and observation records for Adams County include rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and Coho salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The shape of Lloyds Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 53°F on average, December about 18°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid May. Averages suggest open water from about mid May through to roughly mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lloyds Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Hazard Lake at 1.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Lloyds Lake for certain.