Cocolalla Lake fishing

Fishing at Cocolalla Lake has Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Chinook Salmon, Kokanee Salmon, Brown Trout, and Channel Catfish, and 1 more on the stocking report. It is stocked about 4.6 times a year since 1968, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Brook Trout, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

August 12, 2026

Plants on record

272

Since 1968

Species recorded

7

Average size

5.4 in

Surface acres

803.8

Elevation

2,205 ft

Access and facts

Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

An 804-acre lake in Bonner County with a boat ramp, dock, toilet, and campground on site, and no motor restriction noted. IDFG lists it as wheelchair accessible.

Sources: access.boat_ramp , access.ada , facilities , fishing_notes

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How Cocolalla Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of April. In 2026 it was February 11, 2026, earlier than usual.

About 3,675 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Bonner County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Antelope Lake (21.3 mi) was stocked more recently. Antelope Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Brook Trout.

Fish at Cocolalla Lake

Fishing Cocolalla Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 164 of 272 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout and 5 more.

Rainbow Trout 164 plants
Plants
164 of 272
Last stocked
May 28, 2026
Average length
7.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Cutthroat Trout 66 plants
Plants
66 of 272
Last stocked
May 11, 2026
Average length
4.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Channel Catfish 32 plants
Plants
32 of 272
Last stocked
August 12, 2026
Average length
4.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Brown Trout 7 plants
Plants
7 of 272
Last stocked
October 13, 1992
Average length
2.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Brook Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 272
Last stocked
April 25, 1997
Average length
4.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brook Trout guide.

Chinook Salmon 1 plant
Plants
1 of 272
Last stocked
July 22, 1982
Average length
4.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Chinook Salmon guide.

Kokanee Salmon 1 plant
Plants
1 of 272
Last stocked
August 12, 1983
Average length
1.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Kokanee Salmon guide.

Fishing Cocolalla Lake

Cocolalla Lake in Bonner County is 803.7 acres and is a recommended fishing water. The lake features a boat ramp, dock, toilet, and campground, and is Handicap Accessible. Anglers can find recommended game fish such as Bullhead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Catfish, Rainbow Trout, and White Crappie. Stocking records show that the lake is regularly stocked with species such as Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.

Sources: idfg.idaho.gov

Fish stocked per year

  • 9,9801968
  • 62,8881969
  • 11,2801970
  • 14,5551971
  • 10,0801972
  • 91,1801973
  • 152,3401974
  • 10,0171975
  • 10,1701976
  • 113,5561977
  • 4,6351978
  • 5,7751979
  • 38,5101980
  • 13,7801981
  • 29,9911982
  • 28,2731983
  • 6,4421984
  • 75,4891985
  • 60,0601986
  • 58,3211987
  • 37,7061988
  • 59,9041989
  • 21,9881990
  • 16,5081991
  • 9,8581992
  • 69,7241993
  • 8,0751994
  • 132,1231995
  • 222,5791996
  • 56,5221997
  • 64,6861998
  • 60,8981999
  • 52,9952000
  • 36,5222001
  • 45,0282002
  • 52,1012003
  • 27,2522004
  • 53,0432005
  • 9,0002006
  • 55,0332007
  • 38,0862008
  • 73,2992009
  • 84,3202010
  • 57,4962011
  • 51,1552012
  • 45,9842013
  • 51,2702014
  • 87,8042015
  • 60,3892016
  • 31,9802017
  • 53,4582018
  • 66,9032019
  • 41,9132020
  • 39,4332021
  • 67,5552022
  • 34,0852023
  • 25,8522024
  • 81,4342025
  • 62,6352026

Stocking history

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Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
August 12, 2026 Channel Catfish 2,380 – report
May 28, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,200 13 in report
May 11, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 53,071 4.5 in report
February 11, 2026 Rainbow Trout 5,984 – report
October 17, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 50,400 1.5 in report
July 22, 2025 Channel Catfish 4,163 – report
May 23, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 17,023 4.5 in report
April 23, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,300 13 in report
April 8, 2025 Rainbow Trout 6,548 13 in report
October 11, 2024 Rainbow Trout 9,500 1.5 in report
September 23, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 500 – report
September 17, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 1,700 13 in report
July 24, 2024 Channel Catfish 4,100 – report
May 8, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,485 13 in report
May 3, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,981 13 in report
April 15, 2024 Rainbow Trout 6,586 13 in report
July 11, 2023 Channel Catfish 3,938 – report
June 2, 2023 Rainbow Trout 1,410 – report
May 15, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 1,200 4.5 in report
May 15, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 875 – report
May 12, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 16,280 4.5 in report
May 10, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 1,720 – report
May 5, 2023 Rainbow Trout 1,890 13 in report
April 11, 2023 Rainbow Trout 6,586 13 in report
April 10, 2023 Rainbow Trout 186 13 in report
October 4, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 656 13 in report
July 12, 2022 Channel Catfish 3,996 4.5 in report
May 27, 2022 Rainbow Trout 640 13 in report
May 20, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 18,400 4.5 in report
May 19, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 34,600 4.5 in report
April 13, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,660 – report
April 12, 2022 Rainbow Trout 6,603 – report
October 25, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 1,443 – report
September 8, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 1,020 – report
September 7, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 2,964 4.5 in report
July 7, 2021 Channel Catfish 4,026 – report
May 10, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,650 13 in report
May 7, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,650 13 in report
April 29, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 20,000 4.5 in report
April 20, 2021 Rainbow Trout 6,680 13 in report
July 16, 2020 Channel Catfish 3,963 – report
May 11, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,222 13 in report
May 11, 2020 Cutthroat Trout 5,617 4.5 in report
May 8, 2020 Rainbow Trout 2,075 13 in report
May 4, 2020 Cutthroat Trout 22,470 4.5 in report
April 8, 2020 Rainbow Trout 6,566 13 in report
September 20, 2019 Cutthroat Trout 26,832 1.5 in report
July 23, 2019 Channel Catfish 4,005 – report
May 23, 2019 Rainbow Trout 2,598 13 in report
May 7, 2019 Cutthroat Trout 26,790 4.5 in report
April 11, 2019 Rainbow Trout 190 13 in report
April 9, 2019 Rainbow Trout 6,488 13 in report
July 11, 2018 Channel Catfish 3,984 – report
May 25, 2018 Cutthroat Trout 12,550 4.5 in report
May 24, 2018 Rainbow Trout 9,024 – report
May 22, 2018 Cutthroat Trout 27,900 4.5 in report
July 19, 2017 Channel Catfish 7,986 – report
May 10, 2017 Cutthroat Trout 23,994 4.5 in report
July 13, 2016 Channel Catfish 3,989 – report
May 6, 2016 Cutthroat Trout 11,200 4.5 in report
May 4, 2016 Cutthroat Trout 20,000 4.5 in report
April 27, 2016 Rainbow Trout 25,200 4.5 in report
October 21, 2015 Cutthroat Trout 5,067 4.5 in report
October 8, 2015 Cutthroat Trout 6,182 1.5 in report
June 24, 2015 Channel Catfish 3,988 – report
May 8, 2015 Cutthroat Trout 10,616 4.5 in report
April 30, 2015 Rainbow Trout 35,250 4.5 in report
April 30, 2015 Cutthroat Trout 26,701 4.5 in report
July 16, 2014 Channel Catfish 3,990 – report
April 30, 2014 Cutthroat Trout 5,490 4.5 in report
April 29, 2014 Rainbow Trout 27,150 4.5 in report
April 29, 2014 Cutthroat Trout 14,640 4.5 in report
April 30, 2013 Cutthroat Trout 19,984 4.5 in report
April 25, 2013 Rainbow Trout 26,000 4.5 in report
May 10, 2012 Cutthroat Trout 20,750 4.5 in report
April 23, 2012 Rainbow Trout 30,405 1.5 in report
September 30, 2011 Cutthroat Trout 1,140 – report
September 29, 2011 Cutthroat Trout 600 – report
July 27, 2011 Channel Catfish 8,008 – report
May 23, 2011 Cutthroat Trout 22,548 4.5 in report
April 26, 2011 Rainbow Trout 25,200 4.5 in report
September 28, 2010 Cutthroat Trout 7,973 4.5 in report
July 21, 2010 Channel Catfish 7,498 – report
June 7, 2010 Cutthroat Trout 23,625 4.5 in report
May 24, 2010 Cutthroat Trout 20,019 4.5 in report
April 13, 2010 Rainbow Trout 25,205 4.5 in report
September 28, 2009 Cutthroat Trout 20,046 4.5 in report
July 22, 2009 Channel Catfish 8,015 – report
June 5, 2009 Rainbow Trout 25,166 4.5 in report
May 27, 2009 Cutthroat Trout 20,072 4.5 in report
July 16, 2008 Channel Catfish 8,048 – report
June 9, 2008 Rainbow Trout 30,038 4.5 in report
July 9, 2007 Channel Catfish 9,020 – report
June 6, 2007 Rainbow Trout 25,020 1.5 in report
April 24, 2007 Cutthroat Trout 6,111 4.5 in report
April 20, 2007 Cutthroat Trout 14,882 4.5 in report
July 19, 2006 Channel Catfish 9,000 4.5 in report
July 13, 2005 Channel Catfish 7,031 – report
May 6, 2005 Rainbow Trout 26,020 4.5 in report
April 28, 2005 Cutthroat Trout 19,992 4.5 in report
July 14, 2004 Channel Catfish 6,724 – report
July 14, 2004 Channel Catfish 501 – report
April 21, 2004 Cutthroat Trout 10,092 4.5 in report
April 16, 2004 Cutthroat Trout 2,150 4.5 in report
April 12, 2004 Cutthroat Trout 7,785 4.5 in report
August 20, 2003 Channel Catfish 6,851 – report
April 21, 2003 Cutthroat Trout 20,250 4.5 in report
April 8, 2003 Rainbow Trout 25,000 1.5 in report
April 23, 2002 Cutthroat Trout 9,840 4.5 in report
April 18, 2002 Cutthroat Trout 10,176 4.5 in report
April 12, 2002 Rainbow Trout 25,012 4.5 in report
October 17, 2001 Rainbow Trout 35,022 4.5 in report
September 21, 2001 Rainbow Trout 1,500 – report
August 23, 2000 Channel Catfish 7,995 – report
May 3, 2000 Rainbow Trout 25,000 4.5 in report
April 18, 2000 Cutthroat Trout 20,000 4.5 in report
October 13, 1999 Rainbow Trout 25,039 4.5 in report
October 4, 1999 Cutthroat Trout 20,003 4.5 in report
September 21, 1999 Channel Catfish 8,544 4.5 in report
April 27, 1999 Rainbow Trout 7,312 4.5 in report
October 12, 1998 Rainbow Trout 13,120 4.5 in report
September 30, 1998 Rainbow Trout 3,600 – report
September 21, 1998 Cutthroat Trout 35,640 4.5 in report
March 19, 1998 Cutthroat Trout 12,326 4.5 in report
October 27, 1997 Cutthroat Trout 12,180 4.5 in report
October 10, 1997 Channel Catfish 5,661 4.5 in report
October 9, 1997 Rainbow Trout 12,747 4.5 in report
September 22, 1997 Rainbow Trout 4,228 – report
September 22, 1997 Cutthroat Trout 20,706 4.5 in report
April 25, 1997 Brook Trout 1,000 4.5 in report
October 29, 1996 Cutthroat Trout 3,640 4.5 in report
October 21, 1996 Cutthroat Trout 116,115 1.5 in report
October 10, 1996 Rainbow Trout 2,632 – report
October 9, 1996 Rainbow Trout 2,418 – report
October 9, 1996 Cutthroat Trout 16,337 4.5 in report
May 30, 1996 Cutthroat Trout 38,322 4.5 in report
May 28, 1996 Cutthroat Trout 43,115 4.5 in report
November 7, 1995 Cutthroat Trout 131,897 1.5 in report
May 24, 1995 Cutthroat Trout 226 – report
June 6, 1994 Rainbow Trout 2,015 – report
May 2, 1994 Rainbow Trout 1,300 – report
April 12, 1994 Rainbow Trout 2,000 – report
March 23, 1994 Rainbow Trout 2,760 – report
December 9, 1993 Rainbow Trout 5,376 4.5 in report
November 23, 1993 Cutthroat Trout 15,800 4.5 in report
November 2, 1993 Rainbow Trout 15,760 4.5 in report
November 1, 1993 Rainbow Trout 15,760 4.5 in report
September 29, 1993 Channel Catfish 9,000 4.5 in report
June 28, 1993 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
June 8, 1993 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
May 27, 1993 Rainbow Trout 468 – report
May 17, 1993 Rainbow Trout 1,560 – report
April 30, 1993 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
April 13, 1993 Rainbow Trout 3,000 – report
October 13, 1992 Brown Trout 1,768 4.5 in report
June 23, 1992 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
June 5, 1992 Rainbow Trout 1,070 – report
May 14, 1992 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
May 5, 1992 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
April 21, 1992 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
April 13, 1992 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
March 27, 1992 Rainbow Trout 2,020 – report
June 13, 1991 Rainbow Trout 1,008 – report
June 4, 1991 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
May 21, 1991 Rainbow Trout 910 – report
May 10, 1991 Channel Catfish 8,000 4.5 in report
May 9, 1991 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
April 29, 1991 Rainbow Trout 900 – report
April 16, 1991 Rainbow Trout 1,950 – report
March 25, 1991 Rainbow Trout 1,740 – report
September 21, 1990 Channel Catfish 8,000 4.5 in report
June 18, 1990 Rainbow Trout 1,990 – report
June 12, 1990 Brown Trout 4,738 4.5 in report
June 11, 1990 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
June 7, 1990 Rainbow Trout 1,250 – report
May 8, 1990 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
April 23, 1990 Rainbow Trout 1,085 – report
April 9, 1990 Rainbow Trout 975 – report
April 2, 1990 Rainbow Trout 1,950 – report
September 29, 1989 Channel Catfish 10,000 4.5 in report
June 14, 1989 Brown Trout 20,554 1.5 in report
June 7, 1989 Rainbow Trout 3,100 – report
May 9, 1989 Rainbow Trout 1,680 – report
January 4, 1989 Rainbow Trout 24,570 4.5 in report
September 15, 1988 Channel Catfish 4,980 4.5 in report
July 1, 1988 Rainbow Trout 600 – report
June 28, 1988 Brown Trout 20,169 1.5 in report
June 13, 1988 Rainbow Trout 4,375 – report
May 23, 1988 Rainbow Trout 4,590 – report
April 13, 1988 Rainbow Trout 2,992 – report
September 4, 1987 Rainbow Trout 2,612 – report
September 1, 1987 Rainbow Trout 2,475 – report
June 15, 1987 Brown Trout 40,200 1.5 in report
June 9, 1987 Rainbow Trout 2,160 – report
June 8, 1987 Rainbow Trout 2,850 – report
May 5, 1987 Rainbow Trout 1,024 – report
May 1, 1987 Rainbow Trout 4,000 – report
March 31, 1987 Rainbow Trout 3,000 – report
September 10, 1986 Rainbow Trout 5,000 – report
June 13, 1986 Rainbow Trout 1,400 – report
June 5, 1986 Rainbow Trout 3,600 – report
June 4, 1986 Brown Trout 39,900 1.5 in report
May 7, 1986 Rainbow Trout 5,000 – report
April 15, 1986 Rainbow Trout 5,160 – report
September 26, 1985 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
September 24, 1985 Rainbow Trout 9,045 – report
August 1, 1985 Channel Catfish 15,272 4.5 in report
July 17, 1985 Brown Trout 40,052 4.5 in report
June 18, 1985 Rainbow Trout 4,080 – report
May 22, 1985 Rainbow Trout 4,030 – report
April 10, 1985 Rainbow Trout 2,010 – report
September 20, 1984 Rainbow Trout 112 – report
September 17, 1984 Rainbow Trout 2,080 – report
June 11, 1984 Rainbow Trout 2,250 – report
April 9, 1984 Rainbow Trout 2,000 – report
September 13, 1983 Rainbow Trout 4,080 – report
August 12, 1983 Kokanee Salmon 10,153 1.5 in report
August 1, 1983 Rainbow Trout 9,000 4.5 in report
April 5, 1983 Rainbow Trout 5,040 – report
October 12, 1982 Rainbow Trout 5,580 – report
August 9, 1982 Rainbow Trout 9,000 4.5 in report
July 22, 1982 Chinook Salmon 10,011 4.5 in report
May 24, 1982 Rainbow Trout 5,400 – report
August 25, 1981 Rainbow Trout 4,900 – report
August 24, 1981 Rainbow Trout 2,800 – report
June 15, 1981 Rainbow Trout 2,800 – report
June 4, 1981 Rainbow Trout 3,280 – report
September 24, 1980 Rainbow Trout 1,575 – report
September 23, 1980 Rainbow Trout 2,800 – report
September 22, 1980 Rainbow Trout 5,600 – report
September 15, 1980 Rainbow Trout 925 – report
September 8, 1980 Rainbow Trout 2,960 – report
July 15, 1980 Rainbow Trout 2,400 – report
April 22, 1980 Rainbow Trout 2,000 4.5 in report
March 14, 1980 Rainbow Trout 20,250 4.5 in report
August 14, 1979 Rainbow Trout 3,760 – report
April 18, 1979 Rainbow Trout 2,015 – report
October 6, 1978 Rainbow Trout 2,600 4.5 in report
April 17, 1978 Rainbow Trout 2,035 – report
September 27, 1977 Rainbow Trout 29,700 4.5 in report
September 8, 1977 Rainbow Trout 2,272 – report
June 1, 1977 Rainbow Trout 79,744 1.5 in report
May 16, 1977 Rainbow Trout 1,840 – report
September 27, 1976 Rainbow Trout 2,550 – report
June 17, 1976 Rainbow Trout 2,660 – report
April 22, 1976 Rainbow Trout 4,960 – report
September 27, 1975 Rainbow Trout 2,600 – report
July 15, 1975 Rainbow Trout 2,617 – report
April 29, 1975 Rainbow Trout 4,800 – report
October 24, 1974 Cutthroat Trout 141,660 1.5 in report
September 23, 1974 Rainbow Trout 1,760 – report
June 25, 1974 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
April 25, 1974 Rainbow Trout 7,920 – report
September 10, 1973 Rainbow Trout 38,520 4.5 in report
September 5, 1973 Rainbow Trout 34,380 4.5 in report
August 23, 1973 Rainbow Trout 8,400 – report
June 18, 1973 Rainbow Trout 1,480 – report
April 26, 1973 Rainbow Trout 8,400 – report
May 11, 1972 Rainbow Trout 6,960 – report
April 27, 1972 Rainbow Trout 3,120 – report
August 21, 1971 Rainbow Trout 4,560 – report
August 20, 1971 Rainbow Trout 125 – report
May 10, 1971 Rainbow Trout 6,720 – report
April 12, 1971 Rainbow Trout 3,150 – report
May 7, 1970 Rainbow Trout 5,040 – report
April 27, 1970 Rainbow Trout 6,240 – report
September 17, 1969 Cutthroat Trout 50,078 1.5 in report
May 6, 1969 Rainbow Trout 5,460 – report
April 21, 1969 Rainbow Trout 7,350 – report
August 6, 1968 Rainbow Trout 2,750 4.5 in report
June 14, 1968 Rainbow Trout 2,400 – report
April 29, 1968 Rainbow Trout 4,830 1.5 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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