Fishing Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir

AKA: Salmon Falls Creek Lake

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Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir, ID

Popular Fish Species Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir, ID

Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir Popular Fish - Walleye

Walleye Fishing

Thanks to a significant baitfish population, and presence of numerous small sunfish in the lake, walleye are thriving in the fertile waters of Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir this year. May and June tend to be the best time for weekend anglers to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower, closer to shore and begin spawning. Rock and gravel are preferred areas for the spawn. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. As always, stay around schools of baitfish. They are eager to feed throughout the lake, but tend to concentrate around structure on points, flats and ledges off the river channels. Walleye have excellent, low-light vision which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water during low light conditions. A proven method for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for walleye can be very productive. Use GPS to locate spots you normally fish during other times of the year.

Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir Popular Fish - Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout Fishing

Excellent stocking programs by the Idaho Fish and Game has helped to maintain a good population of rainbow trout for anglers at Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir. Fish for rainbow trout here with worms, salmon eggs, prepared baits, small spinners, spoons, jerkbaits and small crankbaits in vibrant colors to mimic their preferred prey. While fishing from a boat is preferred, plenty of trout are caught here by anglers fishing from the bank. Additionally, floating or sinking flies, such as nymphs, streamers, or dry flies, are popular choices for fly anglers targeting rainbow trout. Trolling with lures or flies behind a boat, casting near shoreline structures, or still fishing with bait can all yield success. Adjusting lure size, color, and retrieve speed can enhance chances of enticing these colorful and spirited fish. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir continues to sustain a robust smallmouth bass population. Many locals enjoy smallmouth fishing, as smallies are tough fighters and very exciting to catch. Smallmouth bass fishing is good virtually anytime they are shallow. Use shallow spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, crankbaits, tube baits and jerkbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Rock piles and points are prime areas for smallmouth as these areas are also home to crawfish. When the lake freezes over, consider ice fishing for smallies.

Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brown trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, chinook salmon and kokanee salmon at Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir in Idaho.

Considered the premier walleye fishery in Idaho, Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir is a 2,700-acre lake in the southern part of the state with great fishing for a variety of fish species. It is 14 miles long with over 30 miles of shoreline.

Primary fish species residing in Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir

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Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir Amenities

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

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Lud Drexler Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off 3 Creek Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.