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Fishing in Idaho

134 verified fishing spots across Idaho, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.

Top fishing spots in Idaho

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Mud Lake

Mud Lake, ID· 43.8647, -112.4215
Yellow Perch • Largemouth Bass • Bluegill
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
7:07 AM
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Pahsimeroi River

Ellis, ID· 44.6938, -114.0487
Rainbow Trout • Brook Trout • Bull Trout
Today's fishing
74.0Good
Best time
6:16 AM
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Lemhi River

Salmon, ID· 45.1782, -113.8876
Rainbow Trout • Brown Trout • Mountain Whitefish
Today's fishing
73.0Good
Best time
6:16 AM
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Williams Lake

Salmon, ID· 45.0234, -113.9789
Rainbow Trout • Bull Trout
Today's fishing
79.0Good
Best time
6:16 AM
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Jimmy Smith Lake

Challis, ID· 44.1764, -114.4178
Rainbow Trout
Today's fishing
76.0Good
Best time
6:16 AM
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Herd Lake

Clayton, ID· 44.0931, -114.1804
Rainbow Trout
Today's fishing
75.0Good
Best time
6:15 AM
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Valley Creek

Stanley, ID· 44.2211, -114.9452
Rainbow Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout
Today's fishing
77.0Good
Best time
6:18 AM
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Redfish Lake Creek

Stanley, ID· 44.1712, -114.9045
Rainbow Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Bull Trout
Today's fishing
76.0Good
Best time
6:18 AM
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C. Ben Ross Reservoir

Council, ID· 44.5367, -116.3886
Rainbow Trout • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass
Today's fishing
75.0Good
Best time
6:25 AM
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Crane Creek Reservoir

Midvale, ID· 44.3592, -116.5894
Black Crappie • Channel Catfish • Brown Bullhead
Today's fishing
74.0Good
Best time
6:25 AM
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Paddock Valley Reservoir

Sweet, ID· 44.1794, -116.4851
Black Crappie • Largemouth Bass • Bluegill
Today's fishing
79.0Good
Best time
6:24 AM
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Soldiers Meadow Reservoir

Winchester, ID· 46.1627, -116.8285
Rainbow Trout • Kokanee • Brook Trout
Today's fishing
78.0Good
Best time
6:30 AM

Popular cities

Stanley · 7Boise · 6Cambridge · 4Lewiston · 3Mackay · 3Mountain Home · 3Island Park · 3Riggins · 3Salmon · 2Challis · 2Winchester · 2Cataldo · 2Coolin · 2Bonners Ferry · 2Sagle · 2Rathdrum · 2Coeur d'Alene · 2Hayden · 2Nampa · 2Carey · 2McCall · 2St. Maries · 2Ashton · 2Kooskia · 2Nordman · 2Swan Valley · 2Soda Springs · 2Rogerson · 2Picabo · 2Sandpoint · 2

Popular species in Idaho

Rainbow Trout · 100 Largemouth Bass · 30 Smallmouth Bass · 29 Brook Trout · 25 Yellow Perch · 22 Brown Trout · 18 Cutthroat Trout · 17 Kokanee Salmon · 17 Bull Trout · 15 Black Crappie · 14 Channel Catfish · 14 Bluegill · 13 Mountain Whitefish · 10 Lake Trout · 10

Fishing regulations in Idaho

Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.

Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game — official regulations