Henrys Lake
Idaho, United States
- reservoir
- 12 species listed
- 44.6332, -111.3952
Henrys Lake is a reservoir in Idaho, United States. WikiCatch lists 12 fish species for this water, including Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Yellowstone cutthroat trout. The nearest other water we map in Idaho is Targhee Creek, 6.1 km away.
Species at Henrys Lake
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
See the rest of Henrys Lake in the app
- • Hour-by-hour bite forecast for the species listed here
- • 7-day wind, pressure, temperature and solunar
- • The depth map with your live position on the water
- • Log catches and save the spot
Nearby waters
- Targhee Creekstream6.1 km
- Howard Creekstream6.2 km
- Coffee Pot Creekstream15 km
- Mill Creekstream19 km
- Lucky Dog Creekstream20 km
- Myers Creekstream20 km
- Elk Creekstream21 km
- Sheep Creekstream22 km
About Henrys Lake
Henrys Lake is a reservoir in Idaho, United States, and one of the still-water destinations covered by WikiCatch's global fishing-spot directory. Lake fishing here generally rewards patient anglers who watch for cruising fish along weed-lines, drop-offs, and shaded banks. Water clarity, wind direction, and time of day all change which lure or bait pattern works best at Henrys Lake, so checking conditions before you head out is half the work.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Cutthroat trout
When fishing streams, cast upstream and retrieve with the current to mimic natural drift, increasing your chances of hooking wary cutthroat trout.
- For Rainbow trout
Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.
- For Yellowstone cutthroat trout
Match the hatch: observe insects near the water and choose lures or flies of similar size and color. Focus on areas with structure or current breaks where trout like to hold.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Henrys Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Fishing Henrys Lake usually starts the day before — checking weather, tide or river-flow data, and confirming your licence is valid for Idaho. Conditions in United States can shift quickly, and a quick pre-trip review saves a lot of wasted travel.
Official Idaho fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.