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RedFish Lake
Cascade Lake
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Lake Cascade is one of southwestern Idaho's most popular boating and fishing spots. Recreational development adjacent to the lake makes Cascade an ideal playground for the whole family.
Shoreline access is excellent and numerous docks and ramps are available. Known for it's consistent fisheries and convenient location, it is one of the most popular and heavily used fisheries in the state.
Fish species found at Cascade include rainbow trout, coho salmon, kokanee, smallmouth bass, bullhead & channel catfish and perch. Good boat ramps are located near the town of Cascade and on the west side of the reservoir near Donnelly. Fuel and services, along with restaurants and motels are available in both Cascade and Donnelly.
Located in the heart of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Redfish Lake is named for the brilliant Sockeye Salmon that once returned from the Pacific Ocean in such massive quantities that the lake shimmered red during spawning season.
Sadly, these fish are now on the endangered species list. The Redfish Lake area hosts many developed recreation opportunities including the Redfish Lake Lodge (restaurant, cabin and boat rentals) and Forest Service campgrounds, boat launch, day-use areas and a visitor center.
Explore Yellowstone – Teton Territory and you’ll find the south entrance to Yellowstone National Park. But you’ll also find much more to do on vacation in Idaho.
Pocatello is an outdoor mecca that delivers a wealth of outdoor activities like hiking and swimming. Pioneer Country is exciting with its two hot springs, camping, boating and amazing nature scenes. You’ll also find fly-fishing, golfing, shopping and more in Idaho Falls near the Grand Teton National Park.
While you’re visiting Yellowstone National Park, be sure to take advantage of everything Idaho has to offer that includes adventures for every season.
Just 30 miles from the Canadian Border, nestled deep below the crest of the Selkirk Mountains lies Priest Lake State Park.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern Idaho and mile-high mountains, Priest Lake State Park sits along the eastern shores of Priest Lake, a 19-mile, 300+ foot deep lake.
Visitors to the park will enjoy the dense forests of cedar, fir and tamarack and will be able to observe the parks year round inhabitants such as the whitetail deer, black bear, moose and osprey.
Noted for its extremely clear water, fed by streams cascading from the high Selkirk peaks, the main body of Priest Lake extends north-south 19 miles and is connected by a 2 mile thoroughfare to the remote Upper Priest Lake, accessible only by foot or boat.
Since the time of the original Indian settlers and the Jesuit Priests of the 1800s, Priest Lake has offered a diversity of activities, and todays park visitors can enjoy many interests ranging from boating and fishing to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Yellowstone-Idaho Entrance
Indian Point Campground
