Redfish Lake is a lake 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.
Redfish Lake is named for salmon, but returning sockeye are protected. Kokanee give anglers a fishing option under the lake's seasonal rules. This is a place where knowing which fish you've caught matters as much as knowing how to catch it.
Use a public lake access and check the kokanee rules before choosing tackle. A boat helps you find schooling fish, while a shore session can suit a shorter visit. Stay clear of fish traps and posted areas. Bull trout also live here and must be released, so make sure you can tell them apart from fish you may legally keep.
The current rules make kokanee catch-and-release from August 8 through December 31. Check the rules for your dates before bringing a cooler. Sockeye released for recovery work are not stocked fish for anglers to harvest. The outlet and nearby streams also have their own protections, so don't assume the lake rules carry into them.
Campgrounds and a boat launch make it possible to stay by the water and fish early. Check the opening dates and operator for rentals or boat services. Paddling, a picnic and time along the shore can fill a day without leaving the lake. Pack for cold water and changing mountain weather, even if the morning starts sunny.
Explore nearby waters, including local Featured destinations. Check each page for access and fishing restrictions.
Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.
Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.
The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.
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This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.
The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.
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This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.
The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.
Source checked:
This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.