Bonner County · lake · 55 acres
Kelso Lake
Stocked 5× on record · IDFG
Kelso Lake is a lake in Bonner County, Idaho, stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on May 19, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from IDFG; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
88°
50°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
94°
63°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
88°
59°
17 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 19 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 959 | 13" | |
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,632 | 13" | |
| Apr 21 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 2,689 | 13" | |
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 480 | 13" | |
| Mar 26 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,740 | 13" | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Round Lake0.5 mi
- Granite Lake1.0 mistocked Jul 7, 2026
- Beaver Lake1.6 mi
- Lambertson Lake2.9 mi
- Lewellen Creek6.6 mi
- Sage Creek8.2 mi
- Hoodoo Lake6.1 mi
- Kreiger Creek6.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ID regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Kelso Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Kelso Lake?+
Kelso Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Bonner County, Idaho, most recently on May 19, 2026 by IDFG. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Kelso Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Kelso Lake peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Kelso Lake?+
Yes — Idaho requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Kelso Lake?+
Kelso Lake is a lake in Bonner County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: IDFG · updated May 19, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.