Guide To Fishing At American Falls Reservoir
AKA: American Falls Lake

At an elevation over 4,000 feet above sea level, American Falls Reservoir is located in the southeast part of the state, at American Falls, ID. Covering 55,200 surface acres, this lake has over 100 miles of shoreline to explore and fish.
The lake has no HP restrictions for boat motors and is open year round. Most of the shoreline is surrounded by farm land, with a few areas accessible for fishing from the bank. A nice mixture of fish species includes bass, trout and perch. Rainbow trout are the primary species stocked in the lake annually. Along with several primitive areas for launching canoes and kayaks, there are several boat ramps for launching larger boats. Marina services, camping, lodging stores and fishing tackle are available at or nearby the lake.
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brown trout and yellow perch at American Falls Reservoir in Idaho.
Primary fish species residing in American Falls Reservoir
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American Falls Lake Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Willow Bay Resort
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoon boats
208 226-2688
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Sportmans Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off E 1700 S, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Willow Bay Resort Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, east side, off Marina Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Marinas
Willow Bay Resort
2700 Marina Rd
American Falls, ID 83211
208 226-2688
Click here for a Idaho Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Sportsman's Park Campground - 208 397-3000
Willow Bay Campground - 208 226-2688
Massacre Rocks State Park Campground - 208 548-2672
Indian Springs Resort & RV Park - 208 226-7700
Lodging Nearby
Fairview Inn - 208 226-2060
Falls Motel - 208 226-9658
American Falls Reservoir ID Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
American Falls Reservoir
Willow Bay Recreation Area
2830 Marina Rd
American Falls, ID 83211
208 226-2688
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American Falls Lake in Idaho.
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Information about fishing lakes in Idaho
American Falls Reservoir offers bass, trout and perch fishing in the southeast part of Idaho.