Little Redfish Lake, Glacial lake in Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho, US.
Little Redfish Lake spans 66 acres at 6,489 feet elevation, connected to the larger Redfish Lake through Redfish Lake Creek in central Idaho.
In 1961, writer Richard Brautigan composed sections of 'Trout Fishing in America' while camping near Little Redfish Lake, incorporating the location into multiple chapters.
The lake takes its name from the red-scaled sockeye salmon that historically migrated through the Salmon River system to reach spawning grounds.
The lake offers year-round fishing opportunities for brook trout and bull trout, with specific catch limits and regulations established by Idaho Fish and Game Commission.
A clay pit formation exists at the bottom of Little Redfish Lake, adding geological significance to this natural mountain water body.
Location: Idaho
GPS coordinates: 44.15861,-114.90833
Latest update: April 14, 2025 11:38
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