Southwest Region

One of the finest urban trout rivers in the country. Wild brown trout thrive here with a healthy, reproducing population, alongside hatchery rainbow trout stocked by Idaho F&G. You can catch 12-20 inch rainbows and browns even within city parks, just minutes from downtown Boise.

101.6 miles of premier trout water from Anderson Ranch Dam to Danskin Bridge. A trophy-class tailwater with stable populations of rainbow, whitefish, and bull trout. No bait allowed - artificial only.

27,151-acre reservoir that's gained national fame for trophy Yellow Perch. Revival 'succeeded beyond optimistic expectations' - now routinely produces 2-pound jumbo perch and has set multiple state/world records. A national ice fishing destination. Also rainbow trout, coho, and tiger muskie.

Often called a 'fish factory' - 6,760 acres offering excellent multi-species fishing. Rainbow trout, both bass species, crappie (often large slabs), bluegill, channel catfish (some huge), sturgeon below dam (catch-and-release), and perch. Second-most popular perch fishery in Idaho.

10,994 acres on Idaho-Oregon border famous for abundant, under-fished Channel Catfish (2-10 lbs common, no limit) and excellent crappie. 'You could fill a cooler with catfish.' Also bass, bluegill, perch, and some trout near inflows.

The closest reservoir to Boise on the Boise River system. Very popular for summer kokanee (abundant, usually 12 inchers) and stocked rainbow trout. Part of the Silver Triangle. Best fishing in spring/fall or weekday mornings to avoid crowds.

Small reservoir famous for GIANT Tiger Muskies - produced the current state record (44 lbs, 52.5 inches) in 2013. Also has trout and perch, but most anglers chase the trophy muskies. Catch-and-release encouraged for these monsters.

Remote 2,996-acre backcountry reservoir famous for huge kokanee numbers - people snag kokanee in fall during spawning runs. Also excellent trout fishing in beautiful mountain setting.