Guide To Fishing At Island Park Reservoir

AKA: Island Park Lake

Trout and salmon are the prize at Island Park Reservoir, which is a 7,300-acre lake in the northeast corner of the lower part of the state, at Island Park, ID. Explore 64 miles of shoreline from a boat or fish from the bank during the spring and fall.

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

Boat launch ramp usage can vary with lake levels, but there are primitive places around the lake to launch when the lake level is low. There are no motor HP restrictions for pleasure boats or fishing boats, and many locations for easy portage of canoes and kayaks. Winter offers ice fishing for rainbow trout and kokanee near the dam, once the ice is safe. The elevation is 6,300 feet above sea level.

What to fish for...

Fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, coho salmon and kokanee salmon at Island Park Reservoir in Idaho.

Primary fish species residing in Island Park Reservoir

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Island Park Reservoir Amenities

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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Lakeside Lodge and Resort
Rentals: Fishing boats, pontoons and kayaks
208 558-9770

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Buttermilk Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, in Buttermilk Campground, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Island Park Boating Site
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Island Park Boat Ramp Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

West End Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off 466 Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Click here for a Idaho Fishing License.