Kootenai County · lake · 3,858 acres
Lake Hayden
Stocked 3× on record · IDFG
Lake Hayden is a lake in Kootenai County, Idaho, stocked with Kokanee, Kokanee (Triploid) and Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jun 17, 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
87°
54°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
94°
64°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
90°
59°
16 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 17 | Kokanee (Triploid) | 20,395 | 1.5" | |
| May 11 | Kokanee | 82,200 | 4.5" | |
| Apr 21 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 82,634 | 4.5" | |
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All Idaho waters with kokanee → · All Idaho waters with kokanee (triploid) →
Nearby waters
- Yellowbanks Creek1.6 mi
- Mokins Creek2.2 mi
- Avondale Lake2.2 mi
- Hayden Creek3.3 mi
- Tottens Pond2.9 mi
- Alpine Lake4.0 mi
- North Fork Hayden Creek4.7 mi
- East Fork Hayden Creek4.7 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.
Lake Hayden fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Hayden?+
Lake Hayden is stocked with Kokanee, Kokanee (Triploid) and Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Kootenai County, Idaho, most recently on Jun 17, 2026 by IDFG. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Hayden?+
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 Lake Hayden?+
Lake Hayden is a lake in Kootenai County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: IDFG · updated Jun 17, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.