Rocky Lake, Idaho: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Idaho holds Rocky Lake, in Custer County. The ground around here is pine and birch. The water measures roughly 10 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Challis is the closest town at 45 miles. The nearest city of size is Boise, 80 miles away. Not far off: Langer Lake (0.4 miles), Ruffneck Lake near enough 0.8 miles, Island Lake (1.1 miles), Soldier Lakes near enough 4.3 miles and Cutthroat Lake (6 miles). It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Rocky Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Public occurrence data for Custer 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. The shape of Rocky Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 54°F and December about 17°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid May. Climate figures give an open season running mid May to mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Time your trip to Rocky Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Langer Lake, 0.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Rocky Lake locally before you travel.