Fishing at Satan Lake, Adams County, Idaho

• Overview

  Adams County in Idaho is where Satan Lake sits. The setting is mixed forest. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Adams County are larger. McCall lies 30 miles from the water. For a city, Boise is 111 miles off. Others worth noting: Black Lake 0.9 miles, Emerald Lake at 1.1 miles, Crystal Lake 1.5 miles, Ruth Lake at 2.9 miles and Twin Lakes 3.7 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Satan Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Adams County records list rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and Coho salmon among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Satan Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 52°F, the coldest about 20°F. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid May. Ice clears near mid May and comes back about mid November in a typical year. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Satan Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Black Lake at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Satan Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.