Rainbow Trout Stocked · 56 plants · last April 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Granite Lake fishing
Granite Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Kokanee Salmon on the stocking report. Also recorded: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Tench. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1968, most often in April and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon, and Largemouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- October 6, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 71
- Since 1968
- Species stocked
- 3 (+6 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.2 in
- Surface acres
- 23.1
- Elevation
- 2,149 ft
Fish at Granite Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 56 plants · last April 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last September 30, 2004 Last stocked September 30, 2004 · avg 2.3 in · 13 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guide
Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last June 21, 1989 Best: dawn, dusk 
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide Tench Confirmed present
Granite Lake in Bonner County is 23.0 acres. Granite Lake offers easy access to good fishing for stocked rainbow trout and panfish. The recommended game fish are Bluegill / Pumpkinseed / Sunfish ( Lepomis ), Bullhead Catfish ( Ameiurus ), Largemouth Bass ( Micropterus salmoides ), Yellow Perch ( Perca flavescens ), and Rainbow Trout ( Oncorhynchus mykiss ). There is a fishing dock, but this lake is ideally fished from a small boat. (idfg.idaho.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Granite Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 28 years between 1968 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1968
2,245
Fish stocked in 1969
19,779
Fish stocked in 1970
5,184
Fish stocked in 1971
5,610
Fish stocked in 1972
10,752
Fish stocked in 1974
10,020
Fish stocked in 1975
14,674
Fish stocked in 1976
12,504
Fish stocked in 1977
10,368
Fish stocked in 1989
7,000
Fish stocked in 2004
1,100
Fish stocked in 2007
400
Fish stocked in 2008
664
Fish stocked in 2009
598
Fish stocked in 2010
606
Fish stocked in 2011
414
Fish stocked in 2012
725
Fish stocked in 2013
546
Fish stocked in 2014
550
Fish stocked in 2015
360
Fish stocked in 2016
540
Fish stocked in 2017
366
Fish stocked in 2018
1,230
Fish stocked in 2019
2,636
Fish stocked in 2020
2,700
Fish stocked in 2021
2,700
Fish stocked in 2022
2,700
Fish stocked in 2023
3,922
Fish stocked in 2024
3,285
Fish stocked in 2025
1,620
Fish stocked in 2026
1,591
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 13 in | report |
| April 21, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 721 | 13 in | report |
| April 9, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 870 | 13 in | report |
| June 3, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 540 | 13 in | report |
| April 28, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 540 | 13 in | report |
| April 17, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 540 | 13 in | report |
| June 27, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,017 | – | report |
| April 24, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | – | report |
| April 23, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,260 | – | report |
| June 29, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,125 | – | report |
| June 6, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,365 | – | report |
| May 3, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 532 | – | report |
| April 24, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | – | report |
| June 9, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | – | report |
| April 28, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | – | report |
| April 19, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | – | report |
| June 11, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | – | report |
| April 22, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | – | report |
| June 15, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | – | report |
| May 6, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | – | report |
| April 22, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | – | report |
| June 10, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 836 | – | report |
| May 7, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | – | report |
| April 30, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | – | report |
| June 21, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 325 | – | report |
| May 24, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 450 | – | report |
| May 4, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 455 | – | report |
| May 4, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 366 | – | report |
| June 14, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 180 | – | report |
| May 25, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 180 | – | report |
| April 28, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 180 | – | report |
| June 10, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 180 | – | report |
| May 15, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 180 | – | report |
| June 18, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 178 | – | report |
| May 29, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 188 | – | report |
| April 22, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 184 | – | report |
| June 12, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 184 | – | report |
| May 23, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 182 | – | report |
| April 15, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 180 | – | report |
| June 13, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 182 | – | report |
| May 22, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 179 | – | report |
| April 9, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 364 | – | report |
| May 19, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 204 | – | report |
| April 20, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 210 | – | report |
| September 21, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | – | report |
| May 21, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 203 | – | report |
| April 16, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 203 | – | report |
| June 23, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 173 | – | report |
| May 19, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 425 | – | report |
| June 20, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 214 | – | report |
| May 14, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 450 | – | report |
| June 5, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | – | report |
| September 30, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,100 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 21, 1989 | Kokanee Salmon | 5,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 14, 1989 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| October 8, 1977 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,368 | 1.5 in | report |
| August 18, 1976 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,684 | 1.5 in | report |
| April 30, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 1,820 | – | report |
| September 4, 1975 | Cutthroat Trout | 12,640 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 16, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 744 | – | report |
| April 23, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 1,290 | – | report |
| May 7, 1974 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,020 | 1.5 in | report |
| September 14, 1972 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,752 | 1.5 in | report |
| May 18, 1971 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,610 | 1.5 in | report |
| September 10, 1970 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,184 | 1.5 in | report |
| October 22, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,992 | 4.5 in | report |
| June 16, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,548 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 16, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,910 | 4.5 in | report |
| May 28, 1969 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,329 | 4.5 in | report |
| May 15, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,160 | – | report |
| April 23, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,085 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Athol
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
About 3 miles north of Athol off US 95, take the Granite Lake/Kelso Lake turn-off west on gravel, cross the tracks, turn left, and go 0.25 mile down the hill. Earthen boat ramp and a fishing dock, though IDFG says it fishes best from a small boat. Small campground across from the dock.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Idaho Department of Fish and Game before you go.
Nearest lakes
Public land at Granite Lake
Granite Lake is inside Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
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Common questions
What fish are at Granite Lake?
Fishing Granite Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 56 of 70 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 21, 2026, averaging 13 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked September 30, 2004, averaging 2.3 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked June 21, 1989, averaging 1.5 in. Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Pumpkinseed, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Granite Lake stocked?
Last stocked October 6, 2026. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1968, most often in April and June. No plants recorded in 28 years between 1968 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Granite Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 13 in. Cutthroat Trout average 2.3 in. Kokanee Salmon average 1.5 in.
How do you get on Granite Lake?
The nearest town is Athol. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. About 3 miles north of Athol off US 95, take the Granite Lake/Kelso Lake turn-off west on gravel, cross the tracks, turn left, and go 0.25 mile down the hill. Earthen boat ramp and a fishing dock, though IDFG says it fishes best from a small boat. Small campground across from the dock.
Which lakes near Granite Lake were stocked more recently?
Cocolalla Lake (9.1 mi), Lower Twin Lake (11.9 mi), Mirror Lake (14.1 mi), and Fernan Lake (22.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Cocolalla Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Kokanee Salmon, Lower Twin Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Kokanee Salmon, Mirror Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Kokanee Salmon, and Fernan Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon, and Cutthroat Trout.