Josephus Lake #1 is a lake in Custer County, Idaho.
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.
Josephus Lake #1 is a lake in Custer County, Idaho and covers about 2.16 acres.
The small size of Josephus Lake #1 makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.
Fish listed for Josephus Lake #1 include Rainbow Trout and Westslope Cutthroat Trout.
During the last hour of daylight near a soft-to-hard bottom change before changing depth, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water for rainbow trout.
During the start of a weather change near a channel bend before changing areas, Cutbow Trout, Rainbow Trout, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, and Yellowstone 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.
On a quick scouting pass near a channel bend 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.
While using a simple check of moving water near a firm-bottom flat with stable weather, spring fishing starts with warming banks, creek mouths, and shallow cover; summer usually pushes the better bite toward the outside weed edge or a nearby drop; fall can bring bait back to windblown points, while winter calls for smaller moves and a slower pace.
On a check of nearby water near the outside weed line away from empty shoreline, 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 channel bend with a moving bait, record the wind, water color, depth where the lure was hit, 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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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.