Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:23 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (84% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Kelso Lake
| Location | Kelso, Idaho |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Kelso Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 48.011594, -116.709855 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Bonner |
Kelso Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Kelso Lake in Kelso, Idaho at coordinates 48.01159, -116.70986. Data published by Idaho Department of Fish and Game (ID IDFG).
Kelso Lake is a public boat launch on Kelso Lake in Kelso, Bonner County, Idaho. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kelso Lake
Is Kelso Lake free to use?
Yes, Kelso Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Kelso, Idaho.
What water does Kelso Lake access?
Kelso Lake provides boat launch access to Kelso Lake in Kelso, Idaho.
How do I get to Kelso Lake?
Kelso Lake is located at coordinates 48.011594, -116.709855 in Kelso, Idaho. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Kelso Lake includes 6 other public boat ramps within 8.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.