Mill Creek Lake Fishing Guide, Lemhi County, Idaho

• Overview

  Mill Creek Lake belongs to Lemhi County, Idaho. The ground around here is lake country bush. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The closest town, Challis, is 45 miles distant. The nearest city of size is Boise, 152 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line. Within 15 miles there are three; within 30 miles, fifteen.

• Where to Fish on Mill Creek Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Public occurrence data for Lemhi County names rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and Chinook salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Mill Creek Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 57°F in July and bottom out at 17°F in January. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice-out usually falls in early May, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Open water usually runs from early May until about mid November. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Mill Creek Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Nez Perce Lake at 8.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Mill Creek Lake locally before you travel.