Nolan Lake is a reservoir in Idaho, near Custer County.
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.
Nolan Lake is a reservoir in Custer County, Idaho.
The recorded size of Nolan Lake is missing; fish one short bank carefully before deciding whether a wider search makes sense.
On a calm morning near a protected point with light wind, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
On a warm summer afternoon near scattered wood close to shade, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.
On an overcast morning near a clean gravel patch with light wind, Golden 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 methodical search near the outside weed line in stained 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.
While using a short check of nearby structure near a protected point with light wind, 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.
On a bright afternoon near a small drop in stained water, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.
On a steady fall day near the edge of deeper water beside useful cover, record the wind, water color, depth of the first bite, 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.