Fishing at Trout Lake, Boundary County, Idaho

• Overview

  Trout Lake lies within the bounds of Boundary County, Idaho. It stands 6,365 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 6 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Bonners Ferry, is 15 miles away. Spokane is the closest city, 89 miles away. Nearby, in order: Long Mountain Lake at 1.2 miles, Big Fisher Lake lies 1.6 miles on, Pyramid Lake at 1.9 miles, Ball Lakes lies 2.5 miles on and Parker Lake at 2.9 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Trout Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Boundary County include rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout and Arctic grayling. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Take Trout Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 55°F, with January the cold end at about 18°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice-out usually falls in early May, and the weeks after it fish hardest. The season between ice runs from about early May to mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. That shapes the year on Trout Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Long Mountain Lake, 1.2 miles out. Signs at Trout Lake carry more weight than any list.