Wolf River Estate on Henry's Lake

Listing Price: $1,295,000

Wolf River Estate is located at Goose Bay in Island Park, Idaho.  This custom home is set on a conveniently formed “thumb” along approximately 500’ of shore on the southeastern side of the world famous Henry’s Lake.   Goose Bay is situated next to Henry’s Lake State Park and the area enjoys breathtaking views of the Henry’s Lake in addition to several different mountain ranges including the Henry’s Lake Mountain Range, the Centennial Range, Red Rock Pass, the Black Mountains and Two Top Mountain.

The ranch entrance is complete with a custom log archway and the long driveway has two large horse pastures on either side.  This 5.4-acre lakefront property greets you with meticulously maintained custom landscaping with automatic sprinkler systems, two ponds and paved walkways.  The manicured lawn leads down to the shoreline where a lakeside river rock fire pit offers a sitting area that overlooks Henry’s Lake as well as one of the ponds. 

The home was strategically placed on the north end of the property, which has a unique “thumb” shape lending an added sense of privacy with unobstructed views over the lake, as well as the mountain views to the north, east and west. 

Henry’s Lake State Park borders Goose Bay to the east providing a well-maintained boat ramp and associated facilities.  It is perfect for staging Henry’s Lake boating and fishing adventures. 

Built in 2003, the home is considered to be one of the finest custom homes on Henry’s Lake.  Boasting 10” custom hewn logs, the attention to detail is evident as you walk around the impressive 4,800 sqft structure.  Once inside, “attention to detail” takes on a whole new meaning.  The great room on the main level has extremely large picture frame windows that extend from the hickory wood floors all the way to the very top of the home’s vaulted ceiling.  This room also showcases a cultured stone river rock fireplace, complete with a one-of-a-kind carved feature reflective of the area and its wildlife.  The master suite is also located on this floor offering convenience to the kitchen and great room.  This main floor has an open floor plan and easily lends itself to entertaining.   The state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen flows into the dining room and great room.  The luxury kitchen is equipped with a Viking range and professional hood with warming lights, granite counters with slate back splash, SubZero refrigerator/freezer and wine cooler. 

Quite possibly the best stillwater trout fishery in the Rockies, Henry’s Lake is often referred to as the “Crown Jewel in the Golden Circle of Trout” as well as Idaho’s unparalleled “Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout factory”.  In addition to trophy Yellowstone cutthroat trout, the lake’s highly sought-after trout also include rainbow, brook and “cuttbow” trout.  Henry’s Lake is also well known in the fishing community for producing the Idaho State Record brook trout caught in 1978 and weighing in at 7.2 pounds.  The trout that live in the lake have a uniquely rapid growth rate.  This has been attributed to the lake’s shallow nature, with the deepest point around 20’, as well as its abundance of aquatic insect life.  The best fishing can be found during the season opener from the end of May through August.  The action tends to slow down a bit during some of the hotter days in August, but then turns back on in early September and fishes extremely well until the season closes on October 31st. 

Henry’s Lake is a haven for so much of the areas native wildlife.  On many days, you can enjoy an array of bird life including songbirds along the willows and waterfowl flying over the lake and patrolling the shoreline.  Several species of ducks and geese are very common.  The spring and fall seasons bring an added variety of majestic birds including Sandhill cranes and Trumpeter swans.  Birds of prey are also very common to this area with eagles and osprey looming in search of a meal.  The trout in Henry’s Lake provide numerous opportunities to witness one of these impressive birds diving into the water hoping to grab a fish.  The two ponds on the Wolf River Estate’s property provide a safe haven for much of the areas wildlife.  The current owner has an extensive collection of wildlife photographs which he has taken on the property.  Some of the more prized snapshots in this collection include several resident moose and foxes that frequent the property and enjoy stopping by and resting by the water.  Located in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Henry’s Lake is also home to some of the regions other larger animals such as elk, deer and bears.

With its unobstructed views of Henry’s Lake and the surrounding mountain ranges, this high-end custom home is a dream retreat on the water.  This sporting property enjoys endless year-round recreational opportunities and convenient access, offering an incoming owner the perfect summer home or year-round getaway.