Guide To Fishing At Anderson Ranch Reservoir

AKA: Anderson Ranch Lake

Notorious as an excellent kokanee fishery, Anderson Ranch Reservoir is also a good choice for trout, smallmouth bass and perch. This mountain lake is located in the southwest part of the state, 15 miles northeast of Mountain Home, ID.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Nearby Lodging
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Much of the 50 miles of shoreline is accessible for fishing from the bank, thanks to roads surrounding much of the lake. There are boat ramps for launching all types of pleasure, pontoon and fishing boats (no boat motor HP limitations). One can easily find plenty of places to portage a canoe or kayak. The lake is at an elevation 4,200 feet above sea level offering ice fishing in winter when ice conditions allow. Fall Creek Resort And Marina offers services for boating plus lodging. If you pursue kokanee, fish shallow in spring and fall, then move deeper (often as deep as 80 feet) during the warmer months. The bass and trout will also move shallow to deep throughout the season.

What to fish for...

Fishing for smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, yellow perch, chinook salmon, kokanee salmon and white sturgeon at Anderson Ranch Reservoir in Idaho.

Primary fish species residing in Anderson Ranch Reservoir

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Anderson Ranch Reservoir Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Fall Creek Resort and Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats and kayaks
208 653-2242

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Anderson Dam Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Road 120A, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Curlew Creek Boat Access
Located in the northeast section of the lake, east side, off Forest Road 061CC, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Deer Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off N Pine-Featherville Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Fall Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Anderson Dam Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Pine Airport Campground Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Lester Creek Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.