Spirit Lake
IDFG lists Spirit Lake at about 1,535 surface acres in Kootenai County. Recommended game fish include kokanee, largemouth and smallmouth bass, yellow perch, crappie, bluegill and several trout.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Kokanee
Recommended game fish
Largemouth Bass
Recommended game fish
Smallmouth Bass
Recommended game fish
Yellow Perch
Recommended game fish
Crappie
White crappie recommended
Bluegill
Recommended game fish
Rainbow Trout
Recommended; triploids stocked 2025
Cutthroat Trout
Recommended; westslope stocked 2026
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat rampPublicIDFG Fishing Planner lists a boat ramp; dock and toilet listedDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Kokanee | See Idaho rules book ↗ | 25 |
| Bass (largemouth & smallmouth) | See Idaho rules book ↗ | 6 |
| Trout (all species combined, except bull and brook) | See Idaho rules book ↗ | 6 |
| Brook Trout | See Idaho rules book ↗ | 25 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Idaho Department of Fish and Game ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Spirit Lake ↗Local tips
- The Spirit Lake kokanee limit is 25, higher than the regional limit.
- Largemouth and smallmouth bass share a combined limit of 6.
- Northern pike and walleye are illegal introductions here with no limits.
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