Fishing Henry's Lake

AKA: Hank's Lake

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Henry's Lake, ID

Popular Fish Species Henry's Lake, ID

Henry's Lake Popular Fish - Cutthroat Trout

Cutthroat Trout Fishing

Fishing for cutthroat trout and rainbow-cutthroat hybrid trout in Henry's Lake is again delivering great results, year round. While the ideal setting for cutthroats is in a river or stream, they are also stocked in reservoirs, like Henry's Lake. For those who enjoy fly fishing, the key is to match the hatch. Like all fish, cutthroat like to have some sort of cover. They will hang out in boulders, fallen trees, along drop-offs and ledges. Catching cutthroat trout here with lures or bait is also productive. Presented properly, cutthroat trout can be caught on small spinners and spoons. This is a very popular lake for ice fishing when the lake freezes over.

Brook Trout Fishing

Currently, fishing for brook trout in Henry's Lake is popular due to the abundance and size of these tasty brookies. The lake produces some of the largest brook trout in the country. The state record brook trout, over 7 pounds, was caught from this lake. Brook trout spawn in the Fall, rather than the Spring, and they are quite prolific spawners. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing. Brook trout can be easily caught on flies, small spinners, worms, maggots and wax worms.

Henrys Lake Fishing Video

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Guide to fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and brook trout at Henrys Lake in Idaho.

Known for larger than average trout, Henrys Lake is a 6,000-acre anglers paradise lake in the northeast corner of the lower part of Idaho. Shaped like a bowl, this big lake only has about 25 miles of shoreline. This is trout country offering rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout, all of which are regularly stocked in the lake.

Henrys Lake is also famous for its hybrid trout, known as "Henrys Lake cutthroats," which are a cross between Yellowstone cutthroat and rainbow trout. In addition to cutthroat trout, Henrys Lake is home to other popular species such as brook trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon. The lake's shallow water and abundant weed beds create ideal habitats for these fish.

Check the special fishing restrictions before fishing here. At an elevation 6,470 feet above sea level, ice fishing in winter is a popular activity. Henry's Lake State Park has places for fishing from the bank, and a boat launch ramp. Additional boat launch ramps are located around the lake, including at Jared's Wild Rose Ranch Resort.

Primary fish species residing in Henrys Lake

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Henry's Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Bill Frome Memorial County RV Park Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Hentys Lake Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Henrys Lake Boat Access
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Red Rock Road, this is a one-lane, gravel launch with gravel parking.

Henrys Lake Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Henrys Lake State Park Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

Henrys Lake Marina
3917 E. 5100 N.
Island Park, ID 83429
Summer 208 558-7532
Winter 208 558-7368