Activities at Redfish

Boating

Water sports abound at Redfish Lake. The Marina offers boat rentals, scenic lake tours, and a lake shuttle.

Redfish Lake Marina

Fishing

Redfish Lake offers opportunities for fly fishing and spin casting. Rainbow and Dolley Varden trout are found with Landlocked salmon and Kokanee in the lake. Fishing licenses and rental equipment are available in Stanley, just 6 miles from the Lodge. We have basic fishing supplies in our General Store. Other good fishing areas include the Salmon River, Stanley Lake, or any of the hiking lakes. High mountain lakes produce Brookies and Cutthroat trout.

Guided fly-fishing trips:

Sawtooth Fishing Guides
Sawtooth Adventure Company
The River Company

Horseback Riding

The Redfish Corrals offer 1 1/2 hour, half day, and full day scenic rides. Ask about the “Alpine Ride” where you climb 3000 feet to the Sawtooth Divide. Pack lunches, route planning, and guides are available.

Mystic Saddle Ranch

Redfish Bike Rentals

Bike Riding The Elk Mountain Bicycle Trail Loop is the most popular mountain bike trail in the area. Drive 5 miles west of Stanley, take Stanley Lake Road for 1.5 miles, then see sign for loop trail on right-hand side of road. Trail is of moderate difficulty and returns to Hwy. 21 about 7 miles west of Stanley, where riders can cross Hwy. 21 and return to point of origin by way of Cow Camp Road to Stanley Creek Road, cross Hwy. 21 again and ride in 1.5 miles on Stanley Lake Road to starting point.

Highway 75 is also a very popular road biking route.

GORP biking in the Sawtooths

Mountain Climbing

The rugged Sawtooth Mountains provide some of the most challenging and unoccupied granite walls in the Western U.S.

The Marina offers a boat shuttle to the other side of the lake where many mountain climbers start their trek.

Itineraries, maps, and guides are available at the General Store and in Stanley.

The Sawtooth Mountain Guides offer climbing instruction in the Sawtooth Mountains.

GORP mountain climbing in the Sawtooths

Hiking

Hundreds of miles of trail in the Sawtooth and White Cloud Wilderness areas, including several interesting day hikes right from Redfish Lake Lodge. Maps and guides are available.

GORP hiking in the Sawtooths
Sawtooth Mountain Guides

Photography/Painting

Unsurpassed photographic and painting opportunities: alpine glow on the peaks, wildflower meadows, and wildlife. Redfish Lake is arguably the most photographed spot in all of Idaho.

Visitor’s Center

The USFS Redfish Lake Visitors Center offers exhibits and tours, as well as campfire programs at its outdoor amphitheater. The Visitor’s Center is open on Saturday and Sundays only beginning the second Saturday of June until Labor Day weekend.

Fishhook Creek Nature Trail

This short and fascinating self-guided tour begins at the Visitor Center and criss-crosses the Fishhook Creek boardwalk. Relaxing and fun for the kids.

Swimming

The sandy beaches along the lake are perfect for swimming, wading, and sun bathing.

Boche Ball

Ask the Front Desk to borrow some games.

On rainy days, the Rustic Lounge has board and card games that maybe borrowed and played in the lodge or back at your cabin.

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