Draft:Fernan Lake

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Declined by Somepinkdude 38 days ago. Last edited by Somepinkdude 38 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Comment: This is something of a tough call, as according to WP:NGEO geographical features are not presumed notable, but most geographical features with even a basic level of coverage will pass notability. However, I don't see any in-depth coverage in sources 3 and 4, which are mostly trivial map-like descriptions. As Fernan Lake Village has its own article, I would suggest merging this content in, and then splitting it out if there is enough material for a standalone article. Somepinkdude (talk) 17:59, 20 December 2025 (UTC)

Fernan Lake is a natural freshwater lake located in Kootenai County, Idaho.^[1] It is situated to the east of Coeur d'Alene and Fernan Lake Village and north of Lake Coeur d'Alene.

History

The lake is named after John Fernan who was one of the first soldiers stationed at Fort Sherman.^[2]

Recreation

Fernan Lake is a popular spot for fishers for its abundance of Rainbow trout and Bluegill. It is kept stocked by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.^[3] In 2011, the Fernan Lake Natural Area was donated to the City of Fernan Lake Village and is currently open to the public for recreational hiking and boating.^[4]

References

^ "Fernan Lake Idaho | The Idaho Washington Aquifer Collaborative". www.iwac.us. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
^ "History – Fernan Lake Village". Retrieved 2025-11-30.
^ IFWIS, Idaho Fish and Game. "Fernan Lake | Idaho Fishing Planner". idfg.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2025-08-11. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
^ "City of Coeur d'Alene - Fernan Lake Natural Area". www.cdaid.org. Retrieved 2025-11-30.

[1] "Fernan Lake Idaho | The Idaho Washington Aquifer Collaborative". www.iwac.us. Retrieved 2025-11-30.

[2] "History – Fernan Lake Village". Retrieved 2025-11-30.

[3] IFWIS, Idaho Fish and Game. "Fernan Lake | Idaho Fishing Planner". idfg.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on 2025-08-11. Retrieved 2025-12-02.

[4] "City of Coeur d'Alene - Fernan Lake Natural Area". www.cdaid.org. Retrieved 2025-11-30.

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