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Local favourite lake · Custer, Idaho

Hook Lake

Hook Lake is a lake in Custer, Idaho.

Hook Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Hook Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Hook Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.10437, -114.60846. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hook Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Hook Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Hook Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Hook Lake?

    Nearby: White Cloud Peak 10 (viewpoint, 2 km), Lee Peak (viewpoint, 2 km), White Cloud Peak 9 (viewpoint, 2 km), Calkens Peak (viewpoint, 2 km), Chinese Wall (viewpoint, 4 km), White Cloud Peak 8 (viewpoint, 4 km).