Carey Lake Wildlife Management Area
Wildlife management area in Idaho, US
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Carey Lake Wildlife Management Area at 400 acres (1.6 km2) is an Idaho wildlife management area in Blaine County near the town of Carey.[1] The first land acquisition for the WMA occurred in 1949 from the Carey Lake Reservoir Company to provide habitat for migrating and breeding waterfowl and shorebirds.[2]
LocationBlaine County, Idaho, United States
NearestcityCarey, ID
Coordinates43.323509°N 113.931455°W
Area400 acres (1.6 km2)
| Carey Lake Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Location within Idaho | |
| Location | Blaine County, Idaho, United States |
| Nearest city | Carey, ID |
| Coordinates | 43.323509°N 113.931455°W |
| Area | 400 acres (1.6 km2) |
| Established | 1949 |
| Governing body | Idaho Department of Fish and Game |
| Website | web |
The WMA is at the edge of lava field that includes Craters of the Moon National Monument to the east.[3] Mule deer are the most common large mammal, and the most common recreational activity is fishing, particularly for largemouth bass and bluegill.[4]