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
Upper Priest Lake
Bonner County, Idaho · about 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Upper Priest Lake
In Bonner County, Idaho, Upper Priest Lake covers about 1,320 acres.
It stretches about 2.7 miles end to end with roughly 7.9 miles of shoreline. At about 2,440 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Bonners Ferry is about 25 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,440 ft
- County
- Bonner County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 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 Upper Priest 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. With the surface at 42°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:53 am · sunset 4:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Upper Priest Lake
- Bonners Ferryabout 25 mi east
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Questions about Upper Priest Lake
What fish are in Upper Priest Lake?
Lakes like Upper Priest 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 Upper Priest 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 Upper Priest Lake?
About 1,320 acres, with about 7.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Upper Priest Lake?
Bonners Ferry is about 25 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Upper Priest Lake today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Upper Priest Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
