Redfish Lake fishing
Redfish Lake
In addition to fishing, visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, boating, and swimming. The lake also offers stunning views of the surrounding Sawtooth Mountains.
For the best fishing experience, it is recommended to fish with bait or lures that mimic the natural food sources of the fish, such as insects or small fish. The best time to visit is from late spring to early fall, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to mid-70s.
Overall, Redfish Lake offers a great fishing experience and plenty of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.
What's biting at Redfish Lake
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Redfish Lake -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Creek At Stanley Id | 410 cfs | → |
| Salmon River Bl Yankee Fork Nr Clayton Id | 2,220 cfs | → |
| Yankee Fork Salmon River Nr Clayton Id | 728 cfs | → |
| Thompson Creek Nr Clayton Id | 39 cfs | → |
| Squaw Creek Bl Bruno Creek Nr Clayton Id | 73 cfs | → |
| Big Wood River Nr Ketchum Id | 296 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
Reservoirs
- Grouse Creek South
- Grouse Creek North
- Thompson Mtis
- Thompson Srd
- Challis Lake
- Bradshaw Detention Dam #4
Boat launches
Paddle runs
- Western Boundary Line Of Section 34 To Redfish Lake
- Outlet Redfish Lake To Confluence With Salmon River
- Headwaters To Western Boundary Line Of Section 34
- Headwaters (Gold Creek To Stanley)
- Headwaters To Inlet Redfish Lake
- Headwaters To Western Boundary Line Of Section 17
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Redfish Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Redfish Lake
What fish species are found at Redfish Lake?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Redfish Lake -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Redfish Lake.
How do I get to Redfish Lake?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Redfish Lake.