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Idaho · Pier fishing · Near Elk City
Fenn Pond
- Jun, Sep
- best months
Caution today
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 5 h ago
Is Fenn Pond open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. It doesn't name Fenn Pond, so check the source for the area it covers.
Updated 250 Road Closure
Agency closure covering Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest · USFS · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
Selway Falls Campground Closure
Agency alert covering Moose Creek Ranger District · Order 01-17-06-26-003 · USFS · Moose Creek Ranger District
O'Hara Beach Area Closure
Agency alert covering Moose Creek Ranger District · Order 01-17-06-26-00 · USFS · Moose Creek Ranger District
Laird Park Water Unavailable For 2026 Season
Agency alert covering Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest · USFS · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Fenn Pond is located across from Fenn Ranger Station. It has an accessible trail and boardwalk. It is stocked with trout by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Non-motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait; ADA accessible fishing access with fishing pier
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More in Elk CityBest time to go · Jun, Sep
Best time to visit Fenn Pond
Best months: June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
36° / 26°
18 wet
Feb
43° / 28°
16 wet
Mar
52° / 31°
18 wet
Apr
61° / 36°
17 wet
May
72° / 42°
15 wet
Jun
78° / 48°
12 wet
Jul
90° / 53°
6 wet
Aug
90° / 52°
5 wet
Sep
78° / 45°
7 wet
Oct
61° / 38°
13 wet
Nov
44° / 31°
17 wet
Dec
36° / 27°
18 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fenn Rs, ID, 0.8 mi away at 1,560 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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