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Henrys Lake

Fremont County, Idaho

Lake of 6,076.9 acres in the Upper Snake Region. IDFG says it provides an exceptional trout fishery with fast growth and large fish.

N2 mi
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Surface area6,077 acres
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Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Cutthroat Trout●●●○○

Yellowstone cutthroat stocked

Kokanee●○○○○

Observed in 2019 surveys

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Henrys Lake South ShorePublic
    IDFG lists gravel boat ramp, portable restroom and camping (10 days in any 30-day period); lake page also lists dock, toilets, ADA accessDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Henrys Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Idaho Department of Fish and Game ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game before you fish.

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Local tips

  • Special trout season: from Memorial Day weekend Saturday through Feb 14 limit is 2 trout (brook trout count); from Feb 15 to the Friday before Memorial Day weekend trout fishing is catch-and-release.
  • Staley Springs and the area within 100 yards of Hatchery Creek are closed to fishing.
  • The Henrys Lake Outlet has separate seasonal rules.

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