Fishing Spangle Lake in Blaine County, Idaho

• Overview

  Spangle Lake belongs to Blaine County, Idaho. The ground round it is lake country bush. It runs to roughly 39 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Sun Valley lies 38 miles from the water. The big place round here is Boise, 63 miles distant. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Spangle Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Blaine County include rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, Arctic grayling and sockeye salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Spangle Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 52°F, with December the cold end at about 16°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late May. From about late May to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. At Spangle Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Little Spangle Lake sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Spangle Lake as something to verify.