Local’s Tip: Need gear for your trip? Check out Idaho Angler - they’ve been a local outfitter since 1993!” Lake Lowell After just over 8 miles, turn left onto Swan Falls Road until you find the parking lot near the dam. Nearby Fun:Ĭheck out the nearby Peregrine Fund World Center for Birds of Prey! Getting There:įrom Boise, take I-84 west toward Nampa. Catch of the Day:īluegill, bullhead catfish, white sturgeon, largemouth and smallmouth bass, yellow perch. As you fish from the shore or from the boat, be sure to look out for the raptors soaring above - You’re right in the center of a national conservation area for Idaho’s birds of prey. You’ll find them in the calm depths of the reservoir, with a few weighing over 900 pounds. White sturgeon (the largest freshwater fish in North America) call this place home. Turn south onto Strike Dam Cut-Off Road for just over 9 miles until you reach the reservoir. It’s just a few minutes’ drive away! Getting There:įrom Boise, take I-84 east toward Mountain Home. The launching facilities stay open year-round and the reservoir has three separate sections - each with a variety of cold water and warm water species (including rainbow trout and sturgeon!) Catch of the Day:Ĭrappie, bass, catfish, rainbow trout, sturgeon and more. Located in the high desert of the Owyhees and surrounded by picturesque cliffs, this reservoir is a local favorite for families. Turn left onto US-95 and follow ID-71 N until you see a sign for Woodhead Park. and Hells Canyon Adventures! Getting There:įrom Boise, take I-84 west toward Ontario, Oregon. Nearby Fun:īook a tour with our friends at America’s Rafting Co. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, perch, rainbow trout, bluegill. You’ll also be surrounded by the rugged scenery of Hells Canyon - the deepest canyon in North America! Catch of the Day: You’ll find smallmouth bass along the gravel bars and rocky outcroppings, and several species of catfish in the upper third of the reservoir. Straddling the border of Oregon and Idaho, this reservoir is home to one of the most diverse warm water fisheries in the state.

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