Cocolalla Lake fishing

Cocolalla Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Chinook Salmon, Kokanee Salmon, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, and 1 more on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, and 6 more. 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, Kokanee Salmon, and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Yellow Perch, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish, Black Bullhead, and Brown Bullhead.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
October 1, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
273
Since 1968
Species stocked
7 (+12 also recorded)
Average size
5.4 in
Surface acres
803.8
Elevation
2,205 ft

Fish at Cocolalla Lake

7 stocked · 12 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 164 plants · last May 28, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 28, 2026 · avg 7.2 in · 164 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 32 plants · last August 12, 2026 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked August 12, 2026 · avg 4.5 in · 32 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last October 13, 1992 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked October 13, 1992 · avg 2.8 in · 7 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last April 25, 1997 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 25, 1997 · avg 4.5 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide
Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last August 12, 1983 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked August 12, 1983 · avg 1.5 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Kokanee Salmon species guide

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. (idfg.idaho.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

How Cocolalla Lake is stocked

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

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

Fish stocked in 1968

9,980

Fish stocked in 1969

62,888

Fish stocked in 1970

11,280

Fish stocked in 1971

14,555

Fish stocked in 1972

10,080

Fish stocked in 1973

91,180

Fish stocked in 1974

152,340

Fish stocked in 1975

10,017

Fish stocked in 1976

10,170

Fish stocked in 1977

113,556

Fish stocked in 1978

4,635

Fish stocked in 1979

5,775

Fish stocked in 1980

38,510

Fish stocked in 1981

13,780

Fish stocked in 1982

29,991

Fish stocked in 1983

28,273

Fish stocked in 1984

6,442

Fish stocked in 1985

75,489

Fish stocked in 1986

60,060

Fish stocked in 1987

58,321

Fish stocked in 1988

37,706

Fish stocked in 1989

59,904

Fish stocked in 1990

21,988

Fish stocked in 1991

16,508

Fish stocked in 1992

9,858

Fish stocked in 1993

69,724

Fish stocked in 1994

8,075

Fish stocked in 1995

132,123

Fish stocked in 1996

222,579

Fish stocked in 1997

56,522

Fish stocked in 1998

64,686

Fish stocked in 1999

60,898

Fish stocked in 2000

52,995

Fish stocked in 2001

36,522

Fish stocked in 2002

45,028

Fish stocked in 2003

52,101

Fish stocked in 2004

27,252

Fish stocked in 2005

53,043

Fish stocked in 2006

9,000

Fish stocked in 2007

55,033

Fish stocked in 2008

38,086

Fish stocked in 2009

73,299

Fish stocked in 2010

84,320

Fish stocked in 2011

57,496

Fish stocked in 2012

51,155

Fish stocked in 2013

45,984

Fish stocked in 2014

51,270

Fish stocked in 2015

87,804

Fish stocked in 2016

60,389

Fish stocked in 2017

31,980

Fish stocked in 2018

53,458

Fish stocked in 2019

66,903

Fish stocked in 2020

41,913

Fish stocked in 2021

39,433

Fish stocked in 2022

67,555

Fish stocked in 2023

34,085

Fish stocked in 2024

25,852

Fish stocked in 2025

81,434

Fish stocked in 2026

62,635

Stocking history

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 1, 2026Rainbow Trout3,30013 inreport
August 12, 2026Channel Catfish2,380–report
May 28, 2026Rainbow Trout1,20013 inreport
May 11, 2026Cutthroat Trout53,0714.5 inreport
February 11, 2026Rainbow Trout5,984–report
October 17, 2025Cutthroat Trout50,4001.5 inreport
July 22, 2025Channel Catfish4,163–report
May 23, 2025Cutthroat Trout17,0234.5 inreport
April 23, 2025Rainbow Trout3,30013 inreport
April 8, 2025Rainbow Trout6,54813 inreport
October 11, 2024Rainbow Trout9,5001.5 inreport
September 23, 2024Cutthroat Trout500–report
September 17, 2024Cutthroat Trout1,70013 inreport
July 24, 2024Channel Catfish4,100–report
May 8, 2024Rainbow Trout1,48513 inreport
May 3, 2024Rainbow Trout1,98113 inreport
April 15, 2024Rainbow Trout6,58613 inreport
July 11, 2023Channel Catfish3,938–report
June 2, 2023Rainbow Trout1,410–report
May 15, 2023Cutthroat Trout1,2004.5 inreport
May 15, 2023Cutthroat Trout875–report
May 12, 2023Cutthroat Trout16,2804.5 inreport
May 10, 2023Cutthroat Trout1,720–report
May 5, 2023Rainbow Trout1,89013 inreport
April 11, 2023Rainbow Trout6,58613 inreport
April 10, 2023Rainbow Trout18613 inreport
October 4, 2022Cutthroat Trout65613 inreport
July 12, 2022Channel Catfish3,9964.5 inreport
May 27, 2022Rainbow Trout64013 inreport
May 20, 2022Cutthroat Trout18,4004.5 inreport
May 19, 2022Cutthroat Trout34,6004.5 inreport
April 13, 2022Rainbow Trout2,660–report
April 12, 2022Rainbow Trout6,603–report
October 25, 2021Cutthroat Trout1,443–report
September 8, 2021Cutthroat Trout1,020–report
September 7, 2021Cutthroat Trout2,9644.5 inreport
July 7, 2021Channel Catfish4,026–report
May 10, 2021Rainbow Trout1,65013 inreport
May 7, 2021Rainbow Trout1,65013 inreport
April 29, 2021Cutthroat Trout20,0004.5 inreport
April 20, 2021Rainbow Trout6,68013 inreport
July 16, 2020Channel Catfish3,963–report
May 11, 2020Rainbow Trout1,22213 inreport
May 11, 2020Cutthroat Trout5,6174.5 inreport
May 8, 2020Rainbow Trout2,07513 inreport
May 4, 2020Cutthroat Trout22,4704.5 inreport
April 8, 2020Rainbow Trout6,56613 inreport
September 20, 2019Cutthroat Trout26,8321.5 inreport
July 23, 2019Channel Catfish4,005–report
May 23, 2019Rainbow Trout2,59813 inreport
May 7, 2019Cutthroat Trout26,7904.5 inreport
April 11, 2019Rainbow Trout19013 inreport
April 9, 2019Rainbow Trout6,48813 inreport
July 11, 2018Channel Catfish3,984–report
May 25, 2018Cutthroat Trout12,5504.5 inreport
May 24, 2018Rainbow Trout9,024–report
May 22, 2018Cutthroat Trout27,9004.5 inreport
July 19, 2017Channel Catfish7,986–report
May 10, 2017Cutthroat Trout23,9944.5 inreport
July 13, 2016Channel Catfish3,989–report
May 6, 2016Cutthroat Trout11,2004.5 inreport
May 4, 2016Cutthroat Trout20,0004.5 inreport
April 27, 2016Rainbow Trout25,2004.5 inreport
October 21, 2015Cutthroat Trout5,0674.5 inreport
October 8, 2015Cutthroat Trout6,1821.5 inreport
June 24, 2015Channel Catfish3,988–report
May 8, 2015Cutthroat Trout10,6164.5 inreport
April 30, 2015Rainbow Trout35,2504.5 inreport
April 30, 2015Cutthroat Trout26,7014.5 inreport
July 16, 2014Channel Catfish3,990–report
April 30, 2014Cutthroat Trout5,4904.5 inreport
April 29, 2014Rainbow Trout27,1504.5 inreport
April 29, 2014Cutthroat Trout14,6404.5 inreport
April 30, 2013Cutthroat Trout19,9844.5 inreport
April 25, 2013Rainbow Trout26,0004.5 inreport
May 10, 2012Cutthroat Trout20,7504.5 inreport
April 23, 2012Rainbow Trout30,4051.5 inreport
September 30, 2011Cutthroat Trout1,140–report
September 29, 2011Cutthroat Trout600–report
July 27, 2011Channel Catfish8,008–report
May 23, 2011Cutthroat Trout22,5484.5 inreport
April 26, 2011Rainbow Trout25,2004.5 inreport
September 28, 2010Cutthroat Trout7,9734.5 inreport
July 21, 2010Channel Catfish7,498–report
June 7, 2010Cutthroat Trout23,6254.5 inreport
May 24, 2010Cutthroat Trout20,0194.5 inreport
April 13, 2010Rainbow Trout25,2054.5 inreport
September 28, 2009Cutthroat Trout20,0464.5 inreport
July 22, 2009Channel Catfish8,015–report
June 5, 2009Rainbow Trout25,1664.5 inreport
May 27, 2009Cutthroat Trout20,0724.5 inreport
July 16, 2008Channel Catfish8,048–report
June 9, 2008Rainbow Trout30,0384.5 inreport
July 9, 2007Channel Catfish9,020–report
June 6, 2007Rainbow Trout25,0201.5 inreport
April 24, 2007Cutthroat Trout6,1114.5 inreport
April 20, 2007Cutthroat Trout14,8824.5 inreport
July 19, 2006Channel Catfish9,0004.5 inreport
July 13, 2005Channel Catfish7,031–report
May 6, 2005Rainbow Trout26,0204.5 inreport
April 28, 2005Cutthroat Trout19,9924.5 inreport
July 14, 2004Channel Catfish6,724–report
July 14, 2004Channel Catfish501–report
April 21, 2004Cutthroat Trout10,0924.5 inreport
April 16, 2004Cutthroat Trout2,1504.5 inreport
April 12, 2004Cutthroat Trout7,7854.5 inreport
August 20, 2003Channel Catfish6,851–report
April 21, 2003Cutthroat Trout20,2504.5 inreport
April 8, 2003Rainbow Trout25,0001.5 inreport
April 23, 2002Cutthroat Trout9,8404.5 inreport
April 18, 2002Cutthroat Trout10,1764.5 inreport
April 12, 2002Rainbow Trout25,0124.5 inreport
October 17, 2001Rainbow Trout35,0224.5 inreport
September 21, 2001Rainbow Trout1,500–report
August 23, 2000Channel Catfish7,995–report
May 3, 2000Rainbow Trout25,0004.5 inreport
April 18, 2000Cutthroat Trout20,0004.5 inreport
October 13, 1999Rainbow Trout25,0394.5 inreport
October 4, 1999Cutthroat Trout20,0034.5 inreport
September 21, 1999Channel Catfish8,5444.5 inreport
April 27, 1999Rainbow Trout7,3124.5 inreport
October 12, 1998Rainbow Trout13,1204.5 inreport
September 30, 1998Rainbow Trout3,600–report
September 21, 1998Cutthroat Trout35,6404.5 inreport
March 19, 1998Cutthroat Trout12,3264.5 inreport
October 27, 1997Cutthroat Trout12,1804.5 inreport
October 10, 1997Channel Catfish5,6614.5 inreport
October 9, 1997Rainbow Trout12,7474.5 inreport
September 22, 1997Rainbow Trout4,228–report
September 22, 1997Cutthroat Trout20,7064.5 inreport
April 25, 1997Brook Trout1,0004.5 inreport
October 29, 1996Cutthroat Trout3,6404.5 inreport
October 21, 1996Cutthroat Trout116,1151.5 inreport
October 10, 1996Rainbow Trout2,632–report
October 9, 1996Rainbow Trout2,418–report
October 9, 1996Cutthroat Trout16,3374.5 inreport
May 30, 1996Cutthroat Trout38,3224.5 inreport
May 28, 1996Cutthroat Trout43,1154.5 inreport
November 7, 1995Cutthroat Trout131,8971.5 inreport
May 24, 1995Cutthroat Trout226–report
June 6, 1994Rainbow Trout2,015–report
May 2, 1994Rainbow Trout1,300–report
April 12, 1994Rainbow Trout2,000–report
March 23, 1994Rainbow Trout2,760–report
December 9, 1993Rainbow Trout5,3764.5 inreport
November 23, 1993Cutthroat Trout15,8004.5 inreport
November 2, 1993Rainbow Trout15,7604.5 inreport
November 1, 1993Rainbow Trout15,7604.5 inreport
September 29, 1993Channel Catfish9,0004.5 inreport
June 28, 1993Rainbow Trout1,000–report
June 8, 1993Rainbow Trout1,000–report
May 27, 1993Rainbow Trout468–report
May 17, 1993Rainbow Trout1,560–report
April 30, 1993Rainbow Trout1,000–report
April 13, 1993Rainbow Trout3,000–report
October 13, 1992Brown Trout1,7684.5 inreport
June 23, 1992Rainbow Trout1,000–report
June 5, 1992Rainbow Trout1,070–report
May 14, 1992Rainbow Trout1,000–report
May 5, 1992Rainbow Trout1,000–report
April 21, 1992Rainbow Trout1,000–report
April 13, 1992Rainbow Trout1,000–report
March 27, 1992Rainbow Trout2,020–report
June 13, 1991Rainbow Trout1,008–report
June 4, 1991Rainbow Trout1,000–report
May 21, 1991Rainbow Trout910–report
May 10, 1991Channel Catfish8,0004.5 inreport
May 9, 1991Rainbow Trout1,000–report
April 29, 1991Rainbow Trout900–report
April 16, 1991Rainbow Trout1,950–report
March 25, 1991Rainbow Trout1,740–report
September 21, 1990Channel Catfish8,0004.5 inreport
June 18, 1990Rainbow Trout1,990–report
June 12, 1990Brown Trout4,7384.5 inreport
June 11, 1990Rainbow Trout1,000–report
June 7, 1990Rainbow Trout1,250–report
May 8, 1990Rainbow Trout1,000–report
April 23, 1990Rainbow Trout1,085–report
April 9, 1990Rainbow Trout975–report
April 2, 1990Rainbow Trout1,950–report
September 29, 1989Channel Catfish10,0004.5 inreport
June 14, 1989Brown Trout20,5541.5 inreport
June 7, 1989Rainbow Trout3,100–report
May 9, 1989Rainbow Trout1,680–report
January 4, 1989Rainbow Trout24,5704.5 inreport
September 15, 1988Channel Catfish4,9804.5 inreport
July 1, 1988Rainbow Trout600–report
June 28, 1988Brown Trout20,1691.5 inreport
June 13, 1988Rainbow Trout4,375–report
May 23, 1988Rainbow Trout4,590–report
April 13, 1988Rainbow Trout2,992–report
September 4, 1987Rainbow Trout2,612–report
September 1, 1987Rainbow Trout2,475–report
June 15, 1987Brown Trout40,2001.5 inreport
June 9, 1987Rainbow Trout2,160–report
June 8, 1987Rainbow Trout2,850–report
May 5, 1987Rainbow Trout1,024–report
May 1, 1987Rainbow Trout4,000–report
March 31, 1987Rainbow Trout3,000–report
September 10, 1986Rainbow Trout5,000–report
June 13, 1986Rainbow Trout1,400–report
June 5, 1986Rainbow Trout3,600–report
June 4, 1986Brown Trout39,9001.5 inreport
May 7, 1986Rainbow Trout5,000–report
April 15, 1986Rainbow Trout5,160–report
September 26, 1985Rainbow Trout1,000–report
September 24, 1985Rainbow Trout9,045–report
August 1, 1985Channel Catfish15,2724.5 inreport
July 17, 1985Brown Trout40,0524.5 inreport
June 18, 1985Rainbow Trout4,080–report
May 22, 1985Rainbow Trout4,030–report
April 10, 1985Rainbow Trout2,010–report
September 20, 1984Rainbow Trout112–report
September 17, 1984Rainbow Trout2,080–report
June 11, 1984Rainbow Trout2,250–report
April 9, 1984Rainbow Trout2,000–report
September 13, 1983Rainbow Trout4,080–report
August 12, 1983Kokanee Salmon10,1531.5 inreport
August 1, 1983Rainbow Trout9,0004.5 inreport
April 5, 1983Rainbow Trout5,040–report
October 12, 1982Rainbow Trout5,580–report
August 9, 1982Rainbow Trout9,0004.5 inreport
July 22, 1982Chinook Salmon10,0114.5 inreport
May 24, 1982Rainbow Trout5,400–report
August 25, 1981Rainbow Trout4,900–report
August 24, 1981Rainbow Trout2,800–report
June 15, 1981Rainbow Trout2,800–report
June 4, 1981Rainbow Trout3,280–report
September 24, 1980Rainbow Trout1,575–report
September 23, 1980Rainbow Trout2,800–report
September 22, 1980Rainbow Trout5,600–report
September 15, 1980Rainbow Trout925–report
September 8, 1980Rainbow Trout2,960–report
July 15, 1980Rainbow Trout2,400–report
April 22, 1980Rainbow Trout2,0004.5 inreport
March 14, 1980Rainbow Trout20,2504.5 inreport
August 14, 1979Rainbow Trout3,760–report
April 18, 1979Rainbow Trout2,015–report
October 6, 1978Rainbow Trout2,6004.5 inreport
April 17, 1978Rainbow Trout2,035–report
September 27, 1977Rainbow Trout29,7004.5 inreport
September 8, 1977Rainbow Trout2,272–report
June 1, 1977Rainbow Trout79,7441.5 inreport
May 16, 1977Rainbow Trout1,840–report
September 27, 1976Rainbow Trout2,550–report
June 17, 1976Rainbow Trout2,660–report
April 22, 1976Rainbow Trout4,960–report
September 27, 1975Rainbow Trout2,600–report
July 15, 1975Rainbow Trout2,617–report
April 29, 1975Rainbow Trout4,800–report
October 24, 1974Cutthroat Trout141,6601.5 inreport
September 23, 1974Rainbow Trout1,760–report
June 25, 1974Rainbow Trout1,000–report
April 25, 1974Rainbow Trout7,920–report
September 10, 1973Rainbow Trout38,5204.5 inreport
September 5, 1973Rainbow Trout34,3804.5 inreport
August 23, 1973Rainbow Trout8,400–report
June 18, 1973Rainbow Trout1,480–report
April 26, 1973Rainbow Trout8,400–report
May 11, 1972Rainbow Trout6,960–report
April 27, 1972Rainbow Trout3,120–report
August 21, 1971Rainbow Trout4,560–report
August 20, 1971Rainbow Trout125–report
May 10, 1971Rainbow Trout6,720–report
April 12, 1971Rainbow Trout3,150–report
May 7, 1970Rainbow Trout5,040–report
April 27, 1970Rainbow Trout6,240–report
September 17, 1969Cutthroat Trout50,0781.5 inreport
May 6, 1969Rainbow Trout5,460–report
April 21, 1969Rainbow Trout7,350–report
August 6, 1968Rainbow Trout2,7504.5 inreport
June 14, 1968Rainbow Trout2,400–report
April 29, 1968Rainbow Trout4,8301.5 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Cocolalla
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

An 804-acre lake beside US 95 south of Sandpoint, with Cocolalla on its south shore and Westmond on the north. IDFG's public access has a shallow boat ramp, a dock, an accessible toilet and an accessible fishing spot; IDFG also lists a campground at the lake.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Idaho Department of Fish and Game before you go.

Nearest lakes

Mirror Lake 5.9 mi last stocked May 11, 2026 Granite Lake 9.1 mi last stocked April 21, 2026 Lower Twin Lake 20.7 mi last stocked May 27, 2026 Antelope Lake 21.3 mi last stocked September 8, 2026 Fernan Lake 31.7 mi last stocked August 12, 2026

Public land at Cocolalla Lake

Cocolalla Lake is 0.8 miles outside the edge of Idaho Panhandle National Forests.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Cocolalla Lake?

Fishing Cocolalla Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 164 of 272 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout and 5 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 28, 2026, averaging 7.2 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked May 11, 2026, averaging 4.4 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked August 12, 2026, averaging 4.5 in. Brown Trout was last stocked October 13, 1992, averaging 2.8 in. 3 more species are on the stocking report. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Black Crappie, plus 8 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Cocolalla Lake stocked?

Last stocked October 1, 2026. It is stocked about 4.6 times a year since 1968, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Cocolalla Lake?

Stocked fish average 5.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 7.2 in. Cutthroat Trout average 4.4 in. Channel Catfish average 4.5 in. Brown Trout average 2.8 in.

How do you get on Cocolalla Lake?

The nearest town is Cocolalla. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. An 804-acre lake beside US 95 south of Sandpoint, with Cocolalla on its south shore and Westmond on the north. IDFG's public access has a shallow boat ramp, a dock, an accessible toilet and an accessible fishing spot; IDFG also lists a campground at the lake.

Which lakes near Cocolalla Lake were stocked more recently?

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

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