Pettit Lake, Glacial lake in Blaine County, Idaho, United States
Pettit Lake extends 1.40 miles in length and 0.55 miles in width, with clear waters reflecting the surrounding Sawtooth Mountains at 6,996 feet elevation.
The lake formed through glacial activity during the last Ice Age, carving out a deep basin within the Sawtooth Valley of central Idaho.
Local fishing traditions center around the lake's population of Kokanee salmon, Rainbow trout, and Bull trout, with specific catch regulations for each species.
Access to the lake requires following State Highway 75 to Sawtooth National Forest road 205, where visitors find campgrounds and trailheads without boat facilities.
The waters of Pettit Lake flow through two small inlets before connecting to Alturas Lake and eventually merging with the Salmon River system.
Location: Idaho
GPS coordinates: 43.98000,-114.88000
Latest update: April 14, 2025 11:38
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Sawtooth Wilderness
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Castle Peak
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White Clouds Wilderness
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Mount Heyburn
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Sevy Peak
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Mount Carter
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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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