Queen Lake Fishing in Boundary County, Idaho

• Overview

  Queen Lake stands in Boundary County, Idaho. The country here is lake country bush. At roughly 2 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Boundary County are larger. The closest town, Bonners Ferry, is 14 miles away. Spokane sits 101 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Queen Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and brook trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Queen Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 59°F, with January the cold end at about 20°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near late November in autumn. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Queen Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Bussard Lake at 2.2 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Queen Lake may have changed since it was mapped.