Custer County · lake · 1 acres
Red Lake
Stocked 6× on record · IDFG
Red Lake is a lake in Custer County, Idaho, stocked with Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jul 21, 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
Overcast
82°
59°
15 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
83°
62°
24 mph
0%
Sun
Partly cloudy
79°
53°
23 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 21 | Rainbow Trout | 450 | 13" | |
| Jul 21 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 60 | 13" | |
| Jul 15 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 300 | 13" | |
| Jul 15 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 375 | 13" | |
| Jul 9 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 396 | 13" | |
| Apr 20 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 2,978 | 6" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Idaho waters with rainbow trout → · All Idaho waters with rainbow trout (triploid) →
Nearby waters
- Bayhorse Creek5.0 mi
- Lime Creek5.7 mi
- Hole-in-Rock Creek6.3 mi
- Wood Creek6.0 mi
- Birch Creek7.4 mi
- Lyon Creek5.6 mi
- Lone Pine Creek8.1 mi
- Warm Spring Creek8.6 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.
Red Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Red Lake?+
Red Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Custer County, Idaho, most recently on Jul 21, 2026 by IDFG. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Red Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Red Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Red 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 Red Lake?+
Red Lake is a lake in Custer County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: IDFG · updated Jul 21, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.