Valley County · lake · 5,075 acres
Payette Lake
Payette Lake is a lake in Valley County, Idaho. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Idaho's fish & wildlife agency; 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
86°
55°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
92°
64°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
89°
63°
13 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Fall Creek1.6 mi
- Lemah Creek2.4 mi
- Payette Lake3.1 mi
- Little Payette Lake3.3 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Williams Creek4.3 mi
- Cruickshank Reservoir4.4 mi
- Box Creek5.5 mi
- Hatties Creek5.6 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.
Payette Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Payette 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 Payette Lake?+
Payette Lake is a lake in Valley County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.