Perkins Lake
Fishing from the shore is difficult, however, fishing from the dock or from a boat generally produces better results. Using a gas motor on a boat is prohibited. Fish which can be caught include bass, crappie, brook trout and sunfish. Perkins Lake sits in one of the Huckleberry picking corridors in the Boundary County area.
General Information
May to November (weather pending)
Gas powered motorboats are prohibited on Perkins Lake.
Pets must be on a leash.
Getting There
Directions
- Travel north on US 95 from Bonners Ferry Ranger District Office
- At US 95 and US 2 junction, turn right
- Continue for 7 miles
- Turn left on Old Highway Loop Road
- Turn left onto Deer Creek Road #435
- Turn right on Perkins Lake Road
- Continue 1.7 miles to the lake.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Vault toilet on site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
There is one easy access picnic site.
There are two picnic sites which are a moderate hike from the lake.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Fishing is difficult from the shore, however there is a dock and ability to put in a kayak, canoe or rowboat.
Fish found in the lake include bass, crappie, Brook Trout and sunfish.
Viewing Scenery
Viewing Wildlife
Picnicking - Single Info
There is one easy access picnic site and two others which are a moderate hike from the lake.