About Priest Lake

Priest Lake is located in the northernmost portion of the Idaho Panhandle, 80 miles north of Spokane, Washington, with the northern end of the lake extending to within 15 miles of the Canadian border. The primary lake, lower Priest is 19 miles long and over 300 feet deep. Upper Priest is connected by a 2.5 mile thoroughfare to lower Priest.

Priest Lake has a pristine variety of wildlife both in and around the lake. Bear, deer, and moose are present about the lake, as well as a small population of grizzly bears.

Priest Lake also has a large population of fish, ranging from small Trout to Mackinaw. The largest lake Trout caught in the United States was caught at Priest Lake, and weighed 57 lbs. 8 oz, however the average size of the Trout ranges from 4-10 lbs.