The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cocolalla Lake
Bonner County, Idaho · about 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Cocolalla Lake
Cocolalla Lake spreads over about 770 acres in Bonner County, Idaho.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 5.8 miles. Its surface is about 2,210 ft above sea level. Sandpoint lies about 9.7 miles to the north. The closest city is Spokane Valley, about 41 miles away.
- Size
- About 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,210 ft
- County
- Bonner County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Cocolalla Lake in Idaho usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:50 am · sunset 4:10 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cocolalla Lake
- Sandpointabout 9.7 mi north
- Ponderayabout 12 mi north
- Priest Riverabout 14 mi west
- Spirit Lakeabout 15 mi southwest
- Spokane Valleynearest city, about 41 mi southwest
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Questions about Cocolalla Lake
What fish are in Cocolalla Lake?
Lakes like Cocolalla Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cocolalla Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Cocolalla Lake?
About 770 acres, with about 5.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cocolalla Lake?
Sandpoint is about 9.7 miles north; Ponderay is about 12 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Cocolalla Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Cocolalla Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
