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Fishing Bull Run Lake: what the data says
101-acre lake near Kootenai. The lake tops out around 273 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Chinook Salmon fishing at Bull Run Lake
Spring chinook salmon on Bull Run Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 40 ft. They move out to 50 to 120 ft in summer and finish the year down in 30 to 90 ft. The spot to know is Bull Run Creek inflow, a inflow / creek mouth in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for chinook salmon in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a flasher + fly (green/white) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon (orange/gold), Stickbait off planer boards |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | dawn & dusk | Flasher + fly (green/white), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | J-plug (glow), Flasher + fly |
| Winter | 30 to 90 ft | midday | Small spoon on a slow troll, Stickbait deep |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 232 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 123 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 68 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 68 ft
- Bull Run Creek inflow: inflow / creek mouth, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Bull Run Lake?
Bull Run Lake is about 273 ft (83 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Bull Run Lake?
Anglers target chinook salmon on Bull Run Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Bull Run Lake?
Bull Run Creek inflow is the top-rated area: a inflow / creek mouth in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for chinook salmon in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Bull Run Lake?
For chinook salmon, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Rose Lake · Lake Coeur d'Alene · Chatcolet Lake · Kelso Lake · Lake Pend Oreille · Round Lake
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