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Avondale Lake Fishing
Avondale Lake is a smaller Hayden-area water where access accuracy, private shoreline, bass, panfish, and realistic expectations matter. IDFG stocking records show triploid Rainbow Trout plants in 2015–2017, and surveys documented trout and warmwater species in 2015–2016.
LocationKootenai County, Idaho
Primary targetsLargemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch
Best seasonSpring through fall
Lake size57.8 acres
Access2 documented options
Guide reviewed
CatchSignal community intelligence
What anglers are reporting
Aggregated from public CatchSignal reports. Community observations are not agency survey data and may reflect uneven reporting.
Total public reports2
In the last 30 days0
Latest reportMar 20, 2024
Reported speciesLargemouth Bass (2)
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Plan Avondale Lake in 60 seconds
Make the trip decisions first. Use the deeper lake science, surveys, stocking history, and source material below when you want more detail.
Start with the documented species list, then open a species guide for seasonal behavior and practical tactics.
Choose a fish →Use the lake-specific seasonal guidance below to narrow where and how to start instead of treating every month the same.
See seasonal guidance →Wind, rain, temperature, and changing access can alter the plan quickly. Check current conditions before leaving.
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Lake details
Depth, size & key facts
Elevation2,293 feet
Public launches1
Summer cautionHeat
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Trip conditions
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Tools
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Fishery record
Documented fish species
These species come from the lake record. Open a species guide for identification, seasonal behavior, and practical tactics without confusing general species guidance with a lake-specific survey result.
Bass and sunfish
Largemouth Bass
Look for weeds, docks, wood, shade, and warmer pockets.
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Trout and salmon
Rainbow Trout
Use bait, small spinners, spoons, or slow trolling depending on access.
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Perch and pike
Yellow Perch
Use small jigs, bait, or dropper rigs near schools.
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Bass and sunfish
Bluegill
See cover, seasonal movement, presentations, and practical gear tips.
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Bass and sunfish
Pumpkinseed
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Bass and sunfish
White Crappie
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Bass and sunfish
Black Crappie
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Display groups
Bullhead
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Carp and minnows
Tench
See habitat, seasonal behavior, presentations, and identification details.
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Stocking information
Avondale Lake Fish Stocking
Recent stocking information summarized from Idaho Fish and Game. Dates and quantities can change. Always verify current fishing rules with the official agency before fishing.
Official stocking history
Five-year summary · 2022–2026
View agency record Fish stocked7,949
Stocking events4
Years stocked4
Species stocked1
Species in this period: Rainbow Trout - Triploid
Most recent stockings
| Date | Species | Quantity | Size | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2025 | Rainbow Trout - Triploid | 1,800 | Catchable (12-14 inches) | Idaho Fish and Game |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Rainbow Trout - Triploid | 1,806 | Catchable (12-14 inches) | Idaho Fish and Game |
Source: Idaho Fish and Game Last checked: Sep 5, 2026 10:23am
Fishery intelligence
Official fishery evidence
Agency survey records and measured fishery data, distilled for trip planning.
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Research & surveys
Official survey records available
Use the evidence
Turn records into a fishing plan
- Compare survey evidence with the seasonal guide.
- Use the map to connect depth, access, and structure.
- Confirm current rules and access before your trip.
Angler interpretation
How the fishery changes through the seasons
This is the practical layer: use it alongside the documented species, depth, stocking, survey, access, and regulation record above. The current season opens first.
Spring
trout, bass- Start here
- Cooler water, recent stocking, fish moving shallow, and protected shorelines or inlets that warm first.
- Watch for
- Cold fronts, changing water levels, muddy inflow, and early-season ramp conditions.
Summer
bass, panfish, catfish- Start here
- Fish early or late, then adjust toward deeper water, shade, vegetation, or comfortable temperature zones.
- Watch for
- Heat, weeds, algae, heat, and heavier boat traffic.
Fall
trout, bass- Start here
- Cooling water, shoreline structure, points, weed edges, and simple presentations that let you cover water.
- Watch for
- Wind on open water, rapidly changing weather, and shorter daylight windows.
Winter
perch, trout, panfish- Start here
- Legal open-water or ice access, stable depth zones, and conservative cold-weather trip plans.
- Watch for
- Ice safety where relevant, ramps, road conditions, cold-water exposure, and current rules.
Know before you go
Rules and restrictions
IDFG lists Avondale Lake as electric-motors-only. Access remains courtesy of Avondale Golf Course.
Getting on the water
Access and launches
Access to Avondale Lake is provided courtesy of Avondale Golf Course. Idaho Fish and Game lists no boat ramp, dock, toilet, or campground; ADA access is listed.
Sorry, there are no mapped boat ramps for this lake yet. Check the access information below for other ways to reach the water.
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Official field updates Recent surveys and fishing pressure
Official surveys and pressure information can help with trip planning. Conditions change, and these updates do not guarantee current fishing.
Rainbow trout, Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Yellow perch
Idaho Fish and Game Fishing Planner source check includes catch, creel, harvest, or angler effort language for Avondale Lake. Use this as a recent planning clue for Rainbow trout, Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Yellow perch, not a live bite report.
Rainbow trout, Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Yellow perch
IDFG Fishing Planner lists survey observations for Avondale Lake including rainbow trout, bluegill, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, tench, yellow perch, bullhead, and black crappie. Scout uses only species already present in FishyNW data.
Rainbow trout, Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Yellow perch
Idaho Fish and Game Fishing Planner source check includes stocking or hatchery context for Avondale Lake. This can help with trout family planning, but does not guarantee catch rates.
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Fish with local knowledge
Fishing guides serving this water
Verified local guide and charter businesses associated with this fishery. Listings are informational, not paid rankings.
Northwest Outfitters
Local shop + guide serviceCoeur d’Alene, Idaho · Locally owned North Idaho fly shop since 1997 with flies, rods, reels, waders, local river reports, instruction, and guided trips. Authorized Orvis dealer but independently owned.
Fins & Feathers
Local shop + guide serviceCoeur d’Alene, Idaho · Local tackle, bait, regional fishing knowledge, and guide service.
Verify current availability, licensing, trip waters, rates, and seasonal offerings directly with the guide before booking.
Local angler stops
Nearby bait & tackle
Independent and locally owned shops near this water. Call ahead if you need a specific bait or item.
Black Sheep Sporting Goods
Locally owned sporting goods store with major fishing departmentCoeur d’Alene, Idaho · Large locally owned one-off sporting goods store with a substantial conventional and fly-fishing department.
Fins & Feathers
Independent bait and tackle shopCoeur d’Alene, Idaho · Local tackle, bait, regional fishing knowledge, and guide service.
Happy Hooker Live Bait
Small local live-bait shopAthol, Idaho · Small North Idaho live-bait supplier serving local lake anglers with worms and other bait.
Local-business listings can change. FishyNW does not rank shops by payment or sponsorship. Verify current hours and inventory before driving.
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Nearby waters
The four closest FishyNW lake guides by straight-line distance.
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Rathdrum Pond 7.2 miles away · LakeTargets include Rainbow Trout.
Lower Twin Lake 10.1 miles away · LakeTargets include Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass.
Did you know?
What makes Avondale Lake distinctive
FishyNW documents 9 fish species here, giving Avondale Lake an unusually broad mix of fishing opportunities.
Avondale Lake has documented stocking context in the FishyNW research record, adding a managed-fishery component to its profile.
Avondale Lake is documented in Kootenai County County with a dedicated FishyNW fishing and access profile.
Research & monitoring
Water science & monitoring
Loading available public monitoring and fishery science. Use this as supporting research, not as a live fishing report.
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Seasonal Fish Habitat
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How to read this data
Temperature, dissolved oxygen, clarity, nutrients, chlorophyll-a, pH, and conductivity are observations from public monitoring records and may be historical. Thermocline depth is shown only when FishyNW can derive a strong vertical temperature gradient from a measured profile. It is not treated as a permanent lake characteristic.
Trophic indication uses the Carlson Trophic State Index only when FishyNW can normalize a measured chlorophyll-a, Secchi, or total-phosphorus value. It is a derived ecological indicator, not an agency impairment determination.
Seasonal Fish Habitat is shown only when verified bathymetry overlaps a same-day, same-station temperature and dissolved-oxygen profile. It is a historical screening snapshot, not a live prediction of where fish are located.
For lake trout, FishyNW uses the broader USGS-tested screening combination of water at or below 15°C (59°F) and dissolved oxygen at or above 4 mg/L. For other coldwater species, FishyNW does not invent a preferred-temperature threshold; it shows only the observed thermocline-to-oxygenated-depth refuge when the evidence supports it.
Harmful-algae status is never inferred from missing data. Always check the linked state source for current advisories before contact recreation.
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