Sisters Lakes Fishing in Valley County, Idaho

• Overview

  Sisters Lakes falls in Valley County, part of Idaho. It sits at 6,995 feet above sea level. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our Valley County list. You are 9.8 miles from McCall. It is 98 miles to Boise, the nearest city. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Sisters Lakes

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Valley County include rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, Coho salmon, Arctic grayling and yellow perch. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Anyone new to Sisters Lakes should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between December at about 17°F and July at about 53°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid May. From about mid May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. On Sisters Lakes the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Box Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Sisters Lakes if anything is unclear.