Quartzite Lake Fishing in Idaho County, Idaho

• Overview

  You will find Quartzite Lake in Idaho County, Idaho. The bank is 7,182 feet above sea level. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The nearest town is Grangeville, 33 miles away. The big place round here is Boise, 134 miles distant. Nearby alternatives: Hurst Lake sits 0.8 miles out, Brandon Lakes roughly 1.3 miles, Shining Lake sits 2.7 miles out, Deer Lake roughly 3.3 miles and Half Acre Lake sits 3.3 miles out. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Quartzite Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Reported across Idaho County: rainbow trout, Chinook salmon, cutthroat trout, bull trout and brook trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Read Quartzite Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 53°F and December near 18°F on the long-run figures. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Break-up comes around mid May, and the run that follows is short and strong. The water is typically free of ice between mid May and mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. On Quartzite Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Hurst Lake sits 0.8 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Quartzite Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.