Seven Devils Lake Fishing Guide, Idaho County, Idaho

• Overview

  Set in Idaho County, Idaho, this is Seven Devils Lake. The surface lies 7,612 feet up. This is a tiny water, and one quiet approach covers all of it. It is a small entry by Idaho County standards. Nearest town is Joseph, 35 miles off. The big place round here is Boise, 121 miles distant. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Seven Devils Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name rainbow trout, Chinook salmon and cutthroat trout. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Anyone new to Seven Devils Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 55°F and December about 23°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. Ice clears near early May and comes back about late November in a typical year. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. The season on Seven Devils Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A campsite is mapped about half a mile away, which makes an early start easier. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Mirror Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Seven Devils Lake before loading the car.