Josephus Lake #2

Flows into the Float Creek

    Josephus Lake #2 in Custer County is 5.1 acres.

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    Fish Stocking Records

    Date Species Quantity General Size
    2025/07/15 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 237 Catchable (12-14 inches)
    2025/06/18 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 464 Catchable (12-14 inches)
    2024/07/31 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 369 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2024/07/19 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 401 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 416 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2021/06/24 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 378 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2020/07/22 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 415 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2020/07/01 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 532 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2019/07/30 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 405 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2019/06/26 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 539 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2018/07/24 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 401 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2018/06/27 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 389 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/08/10 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 435 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2016/07/19 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 448 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2016/06/28 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 384 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2015/06/30 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 393 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)
    2010/07/21 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 406 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2010/06/29 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 488 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2009/07/15 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 640 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2007/07/26 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 420 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2004/07/14 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 502 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2002/07/30 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 822 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2002/07/09 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 900 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2001/07/10 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 520 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2001/06/19 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 590 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2000/08/02 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,265 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2000/07/20 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 801 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1999/08/26 Rainbow Trout 1,055 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1999/08/03 Rainbow Trout 1,140 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1998/07/30 Rainbow Trout 1,570 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1997/07/23 Rainbow Trout 770 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1996/07/24 Rainbow Trout 560 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1989/08/08 Rainbow Trout 500 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1989/07/11 Rainbow Trout 500 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1987/06/22 Rainbow Trout 501 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1986/07/01 Rainbow Trout 501 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1983/08/01 Rainbow Trout 525 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1982/08/27 Rainbow Trout 510 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1981/08/05 Rainbow Trout 1,020 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1980/07/23 Rainbow Trout 2,040 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 578 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1976/07/22 Rainbow Trout 518 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 1,980 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.

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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 #2.
    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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