Fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region
Explore fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region of Idaho. Boise River Inlet, Snake River, Payette River, Lucky
The inlet streams feeding Boise River offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Boise River Inlet (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Boise River Inlet, IdahoThe inlet streams feeding Boise River offer good fishing for the region's target species.
2. Snake River (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Snake River, IdahoSnake River offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- ⚠ This water: January 1 through June 30 – bass catch-and-release
- ⚠ This water: July 1 through December 31 – bass limit is 2, none
- ⚠ This water: Trout limit is 6, only 2 may be Cutthroat Trout
- ⚠ This water: Trout limit is 2, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout
3. Payette River (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Payette River, IdahoPayette River offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise with good public access and scenic surroundings.
Boat Launch: Church Creek Bridge River Access →
4. Lucky Peak (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Lucky Peak, IdahoLucky Peak offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise with good public access and scenic surroundings.
5. Lake K10 (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Lake K10, IdahoLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.
6. Lake Cascade (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Lake Cascade, IdahoPopular fishing lake in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
7. Redfish Lake (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Redfish Lake, IdahoPopular fishing lake in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
- ⚠ This water: January 1 through August 7 – Salmon Region
- ⚠ This water: August 8 through December 31 – kokanee - catch-
8. Stanley Lake (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Stanley Lake, IdahoPopular fishing lake in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
- ⚠ This water: Trout limit is 6, only 2 may be Lake Trout
9. Beaver Creek (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Beaver Creek, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
10. Big Jacks Creek (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Big Jacks Creek, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
Boat Launch: Big Jacks Creek →
11. Big Willow Creek (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Big Willow Creek, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
12. Big Wood River (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Big Wood River, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
- ⚠ This water: Bass – no bag, length, or possession limits
- ⚠ This water: Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through
- ⚠ This water: April 1 through Friday before Memorial Day
13. Boardman Creek (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Boardman Creek, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
14. Boise River (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Boise River, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
15. Bruneau River (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Bruneau River, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
16. Chief Eagle Eye Creek (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Chief Eagle Eye Creek, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
17. Clover Creek (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Clover Creek, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
18. Crane Creek (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Crane Creek, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
19. Deadwood Creek (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Deadwood Creek, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
20. Deadwood River (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Deadwood River, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
Boat Launch: Deadwood Put-In/Take-out →
21. Dry Creek (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Dry Creek, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
22. East Fork Salmon River (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
East Fork Salmon River, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
Boat Launch: South Butte Boat Ramp →
23. Gold Fork River (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Gold Fork River, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
24. Jacks Creek (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Jacks Creek, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
25. Jarbidge River (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Jarbidge River, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
26. Little Jacks Creek (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Little Jacks Creek, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
Boat Launch: Little Jacks Creek →
27. Little Owyhee River (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Little Owyhee River, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
Boat Launch: Little Owyhee River →
28. Little Weiser River (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Little Weiser River, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
Boat Launch: Little Weiser River →
29. Little Wood River (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Little Wood River, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
- ⚠ This water: Trout – catch-and-release
- ⚠ This water: Fly-fishing only, barbless hooks required
- ⚠ This water: Trout limit is 2
Boat Launch: Little Wood River →
30. Malad River (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Malad River, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
- ⚠ This water: December 1 through Friday before Memorial
31. Marsh Creek (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Marsh Creek, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
32. Marys Creek (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Marys Creek, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
33. Meadow Creek (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Meadow Creek, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
Boat Launch: Salmon River Bridge Access →
34. Middle Fork Boise River (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Middle Fork Boise River, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
35. Middle Fork Owyhee River (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Middle Fork Owyhee River, IdahoPopular river fishing in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
Boat Launch: Three Forks Launch Site →
36. Browns Lake (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Browns Lake, IdahoNamed lake in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
Boat Launch: Pettit Boat Dock →
37. Idaho Lake (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Idaho Lake, IdahoNamed lake in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
38. Johns Pond (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Johns Pond, IdahoNamed lake in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
39. North Fork Lake (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
North Fork Lake, IdahoNamed lake in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
Boat Launch: North Fork Lake →
40. Norton Lakes (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie)
Norton Lakes, IdahoNamed lake in the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region region of Idaho.
Fishing Tips for the Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Idaho; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Idaho
- Central Idaho & Salmon River
- Eastern Idaho & Yellowstone Region
- Northern Idaho & Panhandle
- Southeastern Idaho & Snake Plain
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