North Central Idaho isn’t all mountains and rivers – we also
have a few small lakes. Probably the most popular of these is Winchester Lake,
which has the town of Winchester practically right on its shores. The lake is 103 acres and is surrounded by
trees.
No matter what outdoors activity you like best, you can
probably do it at Winchester Lake. Of
course, there is the obvious fishing.
In addition to regular fishing, the lake is also a popular spot for ice
fishing. In fact, if the ice is good
enough, they hold an ice fishing derby each year at the end of January.
Boating is also, naturally, an option here. Only small, electric motor boats, canoes,
kayaks, and other small boats that require physical work are allowed,
though. Canoes, along with paddles and
life jackets, are available to rent for a reasonable cost.
Additionally, there is a fantastic campground here. They’re open from Memorial Day to Labor
Day. Besides that, there are also
year-round yurts that you can rent.
If water isn’t so much your thing and you’d rather stay on
land, there are some beautiful hiking and biking trails around the lake. If you don’t own a bike or just don’t want
to have to haul one out to the lake, you can rent one. In the winter, these trails are great for
snowshoeing.
Whether you want to go for an overnight camping trip
or a day trip, Winchester Lake is a great choice!
