Redfish Lake, Glacial lake in Custer County, Idaho
Redfish Lake extends 4.5 miles in length within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, reaching depths of 387 feet beneath its surface.
The lake received its name from the sockeye salmon that historically traveled over 900 miles from the Pacific Ocean to spawn in these waters.
The Redfish Lake Visitor Center presents interpretive programs about local wildlife, geology, and the Native American connections to the region.
The lake provides five developed campgrounds, multiple boat ramps, swimming beaches, and numerous hiking trails connecting to the Sawtooth Wilderness.
During winter months, the lake surface freezes to a thickness of 36 inches, transforming the area into a destination for ice fishing and Nordic skiing.
Location: Idaho
GPS coordinates: 44.11667,-114.93333
Latest update: April 14, 2025 11:38
Idaho features natural lakes in mountain ranges, historic sites and geological formations. The locations include waterfalls, caves, sand dunes, hot springs and wilderness areas. Visitors find national parks, rivers for fishing and rafting, and historic mining towns.
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Castle Peak
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White Clouds Wilderness
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Mount Heyburn
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Mount Regan
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El Capitan
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Snowyside Peak
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Horstmann Peak
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Mount Limbert
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Parks Peak
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Mount Carter
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McDonald Peak
19.1 km
Braxon Peak
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Payette Peak
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Watson Peak
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Cirque Lake Peak
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Packrat Peak
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Ivan W. Day House
16.9 kmReviews
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