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Allan Lake

Allan Lake is a lake in Idaho, near Lemhi County.

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Fish species in Allan Lake

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Allan Lake is a lake in Lemhi County, Idaho.

No reliable acreage is listed for Allan Lake, so begin with visible cover and the first clear change in depth.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Allan Lake include Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.

On a low-light period near a small drop while the water is falling, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water for rainbow trout.

On a check of nearby water near a quiet corner close to shade, Westslope Cutthroat Trout have also been stocked here; that proves fish were released, but it does not promise that they are still common or easy to catch.

How to Read the Water

During the final pass near a clean gravel patch before changing areas, make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.

Season by Season

While using a small search around the first point near a quiet corner near firm bottom, spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search.

A Simple Tackle Plan

During the first pass near the edge of deeper water after a cold night, a light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control.

On a careful second pass near a rocky edge with a moving bait, record the wind, water color, depth where fish bit, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.

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