REDFISH LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • IDAHO

Redfish Lake


April 27, 2024

Redfish Lake in Idaho is a popular fishing destination known for its abundant trout species, including rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout. Other prevalent fish species in the lake include kokanee salmon and mountain whitefish.

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.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Atlantic Salmon
Image Alt Brook Trout
Image Alt Lake Whitefish
Image Alt Mountain Whitefish

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Perkins Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Sunbeam Dam

Apache Trout • Bull Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Alturas Lake and Pettit Lake Areas

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Redfish Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brook Trout • Lake Whitefish • Mountain Whitefish

Stanley Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Yellowbelly Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

CHINOOK CAMPGROUND TO PONDEROSA CAMPGROUND
South Fork Salmon Watershed, Idaho
PONDEROSA CAMPGROUND TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH FORK SALMON RIVER
South Fork Salmon Watershed, Idaho
SOUTH FORK CLEARWATER RIVER, SEC. 30, T29N, R5E TO HEADWATERS
South Fork Clearwater Watershed, Idaho
ROAD NO. 468, TO HEADWATERS, SEC. 3, T28N, R12E
Middle Salmon-Chamberlain Watershed, Idaho
WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO HEADWATERS
Lower Salmon Watershed, Idaho
HAMMER CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK SALMON RIVER
Lower Middle Fork Salmon Watershed, Idaho
WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO HEADWATERS
Upper Selway Watershed, Idaho
NEZ PERCE FORK BITTERROOT RIVER, SEC. 26, T1S, R22W TO PAINTED ROCKS DAM, SEC. 26, T1S, R22W
Bitterroot Watershed, Montana
GOSPEL-HUMP WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO HEADWATERS NEAR HUMP LAKE
Middle Salmon-Chamberlain Watershed, Idaho
SEC. 28, T30N, R13E TO BOUNDARY SELWAY-BITTERROOT WILDERNESS
Upper Selway Watershed, Idaho

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