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Dawson Lake

Idaho, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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Pumpkinseed

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Pumpkinseed

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Yellow perch

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General info

Dawson Lake is a lake located in Idaho, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed.

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Location

48Β°46β€²45.5β€³N 116Β°14β€²24β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Dawson Lake, ID

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Fishing regulations in Idaho can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 3, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Dawson Lake fishing

Dawson Lake is a lake located in Idaho, United States. Its coordinates are:
48Β°46β€²45.5β€³N 116Β°14β€²24β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on Dawson Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in Dawson Lake are:
  • Largemouth bass - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Pumpkinseed - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
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