Martendale Lake #2 is a lake in Lemhi County, Idaho and covers about 13.98 acres.
Martendale Lake #2 is small water, so a careful lap around the bank can show most of the useful cover.
Fish and Baits
Fish listed for Martendale Lake #2 include Arctic Grayling and Westslope Cutthroat Trout.
On a careful second pass near a windblown shore with a slow lure, Cutbow Trout, Cutthroat 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.
How to Read the Water
On a low-light period near the outside weed line in clear water, use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket.
Season by Season
While using one careful route near scattered wood close to shade, 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
On an overcast morning near a rocky edge 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 steady fall day near scattered wood with light wind, record the wind, water color, depth where fish were holding, 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.