Josephus Lake #1

Flows into the Float Creek

  • Recommended Fishing Water

Josephus Lake #1 in Custer County is 2.2 acres.

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Facilities

Motor Restriction
No
Boat Ramp
No
Dock
No
Toilet
Yes
Campground
Yes
ADA Access
Yes

Recommended Game Fish

Fish Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity General Size
2025/07/15 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 237 Catchable (12-14 inches)
2024/07/31 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 430 Catchable (6+ inches)
2024/07/19 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 398 Catchable (6+ inches)
2023/07/27 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 418 Catchable (6+ inches)
2023/06/28 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 411 Catchable (6+ inches)
2022/07/26 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 417 Catchable (6+ inches)
2021/07/21 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 787 Catchable (6+ inches)
2021/06/24 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 441 Catchable (6+ inches)
2020/07/22 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 415 Catchable (6+ inches)
2020/07/01 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 399 Catchable (6+ inches)
2019/07/30 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 405 Catchable (6+ inches)
2019/06/26 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 462 Catchable (6+ inches)
2018/07/24 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 401 Catchable (6+ inches)
2018/06/27 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 444 Catchable (6+ inches)
2017/08/10 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 435 Catchable (6+ inches)
2016/07/19 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 384 Catchable (6+ inches)
2016/06/28 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 384 Catchable (6+ inches)
2015/07/16 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 786 Catchable (6+ inches)
2015/06/30 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 393 Catchable (6+ inches)
2014/06/25 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 799 Catchable (6+ inches)
2013/07/25 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 413 Catchable (6+ inches)
2013/07/10 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 590 Catchable (6+ inches)
2012/07/12 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 450 Catchable (6+ inches)
2011/08/02 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,355 Catchable (6+ inches)
2010/07/21 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 406 Catchable (6+ inches)
2010/06/29 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 488 Catchable (6+ inches)
2009/08/11 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 690 Catchable (6+ inches)
2008/07/22 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,488 Catchable (6+ inches)
2007/06/27 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 680 Catchable (6+ inches)
2006/08/08 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 660 Catchable (6+ inches)
2006/07/06 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 450 Catchable (6+ inches)
2005/07/27 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 708 Catchable (6+ inches)
2005/07/13 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 710 Catchable (6+ inches)
2004/07/28 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 546 Catchable (6+ inches)
1996/08/15 Rainbow Trout 525 Catchable (6+ inches)
1995/08/24 Rainbow Trout 600 Catchable (6+ inches)
1995/07/19 Rainbow Trout 500 Catchable (6+ inches)
1994/08/17 Rainbow Trout 500 Catchable (6+ inches)
1994/06/30 Rainbow Trout 500 Catchable (6+ inches)
1993/08/04 Rainbow Trout 500 Catchable (6+ inches)
1993/07/02 Rainbow Trout 500 Catchable (6+ inches)
1992/07/01 Cutthroat Trout - Westslope 507 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/07/30 Rainbow Trout 525 Catchable (6+ inches)
1990/07/12 Rainbow Trout 508 Catchable (6+ inches)
1988/08/08 Rainbow Trout 510 Catchable (6+ inches)
1988/06/28 Rainbow Trout 504 Catchable (6+ inches)
1985/06/17 Rainbow Trout 510 Catchable (6+ inches)
1982/08/27 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,995 Fry (0-3 inches)
1981/08/05 Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout 4,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
1981/08/05 Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout - Diploid 2,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
1980/07/23 Rainbow Trout 680 Catchable (6+ inches)
1979/07/17 Rainbow Trout 600 Catchable (6+ inches)
1978/07/26 Rainbow Trout 555 Catchable (6+ inches)
1977/08/23 Rainbow Trout 185 Catchable (6+ inches)
1977/08/23 Rainbow Trout 1,200 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1977/06/28 Rainbow Trout 900 Catchable (6+ inches)
1976/07/22 Rainbow Trout 677 Catchable (6+ inches)
1976/07/22 Rainbow Trout 482 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1975/08/04 Rainbow Trout 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
1973/09/12 Rainbow Trout 3,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1973/07/09 Rainbow Trout 1,540 Catchable (6+ inches)
1972/07/05 Rainbow Trout 1,650 Catchable (6+ inches)
1971/07/21 Rainbow Trout 990 Catchable (6+ inches)
1970/07/16 Rainbow Trout 1,920 Catchable (6+ inches)
1969/07/14 Rainbow Trout 1,560 Catchable (6+ inches)
1968/07/15 Rainbow Trout 2,080 Catchable (6+ inches)
Source: IDFG Fish Stocking Database.

Licenses and Tags

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Fishing Rules, 2025 - 2027

All Waters Open All Year

Except as modified in Special Rules
Fishing is not allowed within the posted upstream and downstream boundary of any fish weir or trap.

Daily Bag Limits

The following daily bag limits apply to all waters within each region except as modified in the Special Rules. The possession limit is 3-times the daily bag limit.

Special Rules

No Special Rules for Josephus Lake #1.
Salmon Region Bag Limits
Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth)

  • No bag, length, or possession limits

Brook Trout

  • Brook Trout limit is 25
  • Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules - if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they apply when fishing for Brook Trout

Bull Trout

  • Bull Trout - catch-and-release

Kokanee

  • Kokanee limit is 25

Salmon (ocean-run)

  • Spring and summer Chinook Salmon seasons and limits are set by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission and issued in separate brochures
  • Seasons and limits for fall Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon can be found here
  • Sockeye Salmon fishing is illegal. Defined as ocean-run Oncorhynchus nerka longer than 14 inches in the Salmon River drainage (excluding above Mosquito Flat Dam)
  • Fishing for salmon is prohibited unless a salmon season is specifically opened for that water

Steelhead (ocean-run)

  • Defined as Rainbow Trout longer than 20 inches in the Salmon River drainage (excluding the Lemhi and Pahsimeroi rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and ponds)
  • Fishing for steelhead is prohibited unless a steelhead season is specifically opened for that water. See fishing regulations for details

Sturgeon

  • Sturgeon - catch-and-release
  • Sturgeon must not be removed from the water and must be released upon landing
  • Barbless hooks, sliding swivel device to secure a weight, and a lighter test line to secure weight to sliding swivel device are required. See fishing regulations for details

Tiger Muskie

  • Tiger Muskie limit is 2, none under 40 inches

Trout includes Lake Trout, Golden Trout, Arctic Grayling, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Sunapee Trout and trout hybrids (e.g. Tiger Trout)

  • Trout limit is 6, all species combined
  • Chinook Salmon and steelhead placed in ponds are counted in the trout bag limit
  • Bull Trout and Brook Trout are listed separately

Whitefish

  • Whitefish limit is 25
  • Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules - if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they apply when fishing for whitefish

Protected Nongame Fish including Pacific Lamprey

  • May not be harvested or possessed

All Other Fish Species includes bullfrogs and crayfish

  • No bag, length, or possession limits
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