Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir fishing

Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir fishing is stocked with Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, Brown Trout, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and 5 more on a reservoir. Also recorded: White Crappie and Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed and other sunfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Northern Pikeminnow, Largescale Sucker, and 3 more. It is stocked about 10 times a year since 1968, most often in April and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Yellow Perch, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and White Crappie and Black Crappie.

Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
Last stocked
September 18, 2026
· Steelhead
Plants on record
593
Since 1968
Species stocked
11 (+9 also recorded)
Average size
4.3 in
Surface acres
2,750.7
Elevation
5,010 ft

Fish at Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir

11 stocked · 9 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 396 plants · last September 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked September 15, 2026 · avg 5.5 in · 396 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Steelhead Stocked · 59 plants · last September 18, 2026

Last stocked September 18, 2026 · avg 4 in · 59 plants

Steelhead species guide
Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 38 plants · last June 17, 2009 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 17, 2009 · avg 2.5 in · 38 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Kokanee Salmon species guide
Walleye Stocked · 23 plants · last May 19, 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked May 19, 2023 · avg 1.5 in · 23 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Coho Salmon Stocked · 20 plants · last July 14, 1986

Last stocked July 14, 1986 · avg 2.7 in · 20 plants

Coho Salmon species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last May 30, 1986 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 30, 1986 · avg 2.6 in · 16 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Cutbow Stocked · 15 plants · last October 16, 2019

Last stocked October 16, 2019 · avg 4.3 in · 15 plants

Cutbow species guide
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 13 plants · last September 18, 1986

Last stocked September 18, 1986 · avg 3.8 in · 13 plants

Chinook Salmon species guide
Spottail Shiner Stocked · 2 plants · last June 15, 1988

Last stocked June 15, 1988 · avg 3 in · 2 plants

Smallmouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last June 17, 1975 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 17, 1975 · avg 1.5 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Smallmouth Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Stocked · 1 plant · last June 23, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked June 23, 2025 · avg 4.5 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Yellow Perch species guide

Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir is also a popular recreational lake, considered one of the best fisheries in southern Idaho. Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir in Twin Falls County is 2,752.7 acres. This large reservoir in Idaho's high desert provides tons of fishing options with boat ramps and long shorelines. Recommended Game Fish include Bluegill, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, White Crappie, and Cutbow. Depending on local conditions, winter may offer ice fishing. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(idfg.idaho.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir is stocked

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

Fish stocked in 1968

601,500

Fish stocked in 1969

359,751

Fish stocked in 1970

479,214

Fish stocked in 1971

723,703

Fish stocked in 1972

488,430

Fish stocked in 1973

193,276

Fish stocked in 1974

1,548,971

Fish stocked in 1975

318,214

Fish stocked in 1976

1,139,662

Fish stocked in 1977

2,317,493

Fish stocked in 1978

1,898,460

Fish stocked in 1979

1,410,970

Fish stocked in 1980

509,382

Fish stocked in 1981

161,210

Fish stocked in 1982

370,345

Fish stocked in 1983

1,663,845

Fish stocked in 1984

165,540

Fish stocked in 1985

201,390

Fish stocked in 1986

148,144

Fish stocked in 1987

65,210

Fish stocked in 1988

108,670

Fish stocked in 1989

170,026

Fish stocked in 1990

190,367

Fish stocked in 1991

167,210

Fish stocked in 1992

235,000

Fish stocked in 1993

390,834

Fish stocked in 1994

385,500

Fish stocked in 1995

181,845

Fish stocked in 1996

1,633,033

Fish stocked in 1997

1,420,298

Fish stocked in 1998

1,481,580

Fish stocked in 1999

444,745

Fish stocked in 2000

417,825

Fish stocked in 2001

428,703

Fish stocked in 2002

1,472,717

Fish stocked in 2003

160,254

Fish stocked in 2004

246,556

Fish stocked in 2005

1,123,027

Fish stocked in 2006

1,117,161

Fish stocked in 2007

981,828

Fish stocked in 2008

2,612,577

Fish stocked in 2009

1,116,908

Fish stocked in 2010

2,325,343

Fish stocked in 2011

801,235

Fish stocked in 2012

474,220

Fish stocked in 2013

295,595

Fish stocked in 2014

345,724

Fish stocked in 2015

530,233

Fish stocked in 2016

1,148,360

Fish stocked in 2017

584,996

Fish stocked in 2018

194,694

Fish stocked in 2019

1,826,626

Fish stocked in 2020

333,036

Fish stocked in 2021

179,085

Fish stocked in 2022

73,955

Fish stocked in 2023

459,882

Fish stocked in 2024

219,487

Fish stocked in 2025

71,629

Fish stocked in 2026

95,742

Stocking history

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 18, 2026Steelhead74,2504.5 inreport
September 15, 2026Rainbow Trout3,94813 inreport
March 18, 2026Rainbow Trout8,319–report
March 17, 2026Rainbow Trout9,225–report
September 15, 2025Steelhead39,2004.5 inreport
August 13, 2025Rainbow Trout13,55213 inreport
June 23, 2025Yellow Perch5024.5 inreport
April 4, 2025Rainbow Trout17,85013 inreport
March 17, 2025Rainbow Trout52513 inreport
October 1, 2024Steelhead67,1301.5 inreport
September 27, 2024Steelhead67,2824.5 inreport
September 26, 2024Steelhead65,7814.5 inreport
May 23, 2024Rainbow Trout40813 inreport
April 23, 2024Rainbow Trout18,88613 inreport
October 12, 2023Steelhead75,7854.5 inreport
October 11, 2023Steelhead62,9614.5 inreport
September 5, 2023Rainbow Trout13,558–report
May 19, 2023Walleye300,0001.5 inreport
April 14, 2023Rainbow Trout2,09313 inreport
April 13, 2023Rainbow Trout400–report
April 13, 2023Rainbow Trout1,15013 inreport
April 10, 2023Rainbow Trout3,93513 inreport
October 7, 2022Rainbow Trout3,67513 inreport
October 4, 2022Steelhead51,8604.5 inreport
April 26, 2022Rainbow Trout25–report
April 26, 2022Rainbow Trout27513 inreport
April 25, 2022Rainbow Trout18,12013 inreport
September 27, 2021Steelhead135,7904.5 inreport
September 27, 2021Rainbow Trout13,83213 inreport
April 6, 2021Rainbow Trout11,22413 inreport
April 5, 2021Rainbow Trout6,86413 inreport
February 17, 2021Rainbow Trout3,37513 inreport
February 11, 2021Rainbow Trout8,00013 inreport
October 29, 2020–18,980–report
October 28, 2020–11,858–report
October 27, 2020–8,442–report
October 26, 2020–8,542–report
October 23, 2020–10,252–report
September 30, 2020Rainbow Trout8,54913 inreport
September 22, 2020Steelhead60,0004.5 inreport
September 17, 2020Rainbow Trout96613 inreport
September 17, 2020Rainbow Trout4,056–report
September 16, 2020Steelhead4,6154.5 inreport
July 7, 2020Rainbow Trout41,9761.5 inreport
April 24, 2020Rainbow Trout108,3614.5 inreport
April 15, 2020Rainbow Trout7,480–report
April 13, 2020Rainbow Trout10,75113 inreport
April 13, 2020–27,408–report
April 13, 2020–80013 inreport
November 6, 2019Rainbow Trout2,15013 inreport
November 5, 2019Rainbow Trout2,95213 inreport
October 29, 2019Rainbow Trout8,500–report
October 18, 2019Rainbow Trout4,20013 inreport
October 16, 2019Cutbow20,0004.5 inreport
September 24, 2019Steelhead68,9804.5 inreport
September 16, 2019Rainbow Trout8,71013 inreport
May 23, 2019Walleye1,683,0001.5 inreport
May 20, 2019Rainbow Trout18,614–report
April 9, 2019Rainbow Trout9,52013 inreport
November 7, 2018Rainbow Trout38,4684.5 inreport
November 7, 2018Rainbow Trout1,500–report
November 1, 2018Rainbow Trout5,468–report
November 1, 2018–15,096–report
October 17, 2018Cutbow25,9784.5 inreport
September 6, 2018Steelhead92,4104.5 inreport
April 23, 2018Rainbow Trout10,08013 inreport
March 27, 2018Rainbow Trout5,694–report
November 1, 2017Rainbow Trout4,643–report
October 31, 2017Rainbow Trout4,745–report
October 4, 2017Cutbow26,1234.5 inreport
August 16, 2017Steelhead75,4791.5 inreport
August 15, 2017Steelhead81,2911.5 inreport
August 11, 2017Steelhead92,9001.5 inreport
June 2, 2017Walleye232,5001.5 inreport
May 26, 2017Rainbow Trout52,7404.5 inreport
May 15, 2017Rainbow Trout3,515–report
April 4, 2017Rainbow Trout11,060–report
November 7, 2016Rainbow Trout13,650–report
October 19, 2016Rainbow Trout53,7501.5 inreport
October 19, 2016Rainbow Trout49,3134.5 inreport
October 19, 2016Rainbow Trout838–report
September 15, 2016Steelhead45,6004.5 inreport
September 15, 2016Cutbow28,2274.5 inreport
September 14, 2016Steelhead81,3604.5 inreport
September 13, 2016Rainbow Trout13,990–report
September 9, 2016Steelhead88,9604.5 inreport
September 8, 2016Steelhead55,6004.5 inreport
September 6, 2016Rainbow Trout9,943–report
July 8, 2016Cutbow25,7054.5 inreport
May 5, 2016Rainbow Trout5,5374.5 inreport
May 4, 2016Rainbow Trout2,920–report
April 29, 2016Rainbow Trout65,0004.5 inreport
April 28, 2016Rainbow Trout39,2004.5 inreport
April 28, 2016Rainbow Trout799–report
April 22, 2016Walleye495,0001.5 inreport
April 6, 2016Walleye61,6001.5 inreport
March 22, 2016Rainbow Trout11,368–report
November 11, 2015Rainbow Trout36,698–report
November 10, 2015Rainbow Trout28,0004.5 inreport
November 3, 2015Rainbow Trout4,104–report
October 30, 2015Rainbow Trout3,590–report
October 5, 2015Rainbow Trout7,800–report
September 29, 2015Rainbow Trout5,317–report
September 10, 2015Cutbow60,0004.5 inreport
September 9, 2015Steelhead77,4594.5 inreport
September 3, 2015Rainbow Trout30,381–report
June 24, 2015Rainbow Trout43,610–report
May 28, 2015Rainbow Trout6,3694.5 inreport
May 13, 2015Rainbow Trout91,8354.5 inreport
May 11, 2015Rainbow Trout2,867–report
May 6, 2015Rainbow Trout18,445–report
April 30, 2015Rainbow Trout112,8604.5 inreport
April 22, 2015Rainbow Trout898–report
October 29, 2014Rainbow Trout400–report
September 25, 2014Steelhead136,9004.5 inreport
September 16, 2014Steelhead42,9174.5 inreport
September 10, 2014Cutbow47,5824.5 inreport
September 5, 2014Rainbow Trout14,504–report
June 18, 2014Rainbow Trout39,1084.5 inreport
June 17, 2014Rainbow Trout39,3084.5 inreport
May 20, 2014Rainbow Trout4,750–report
April 15, 2014Rainbow Trout20,255–report
October 30, 2013Rainbow Trout23,262–report
September 10, 2013Steelhead48,7504.5 inreport
September 9, 2013Rainbow Trout800–report
September 9, 2013Rainbow Trout14,166–report
July 23, 2013Cutbow45,1054.5 inreport
June 26, 2013Rainbow Trout49,9684.5 inreport
June 25, 2013Rainbow Trout48,0304.5 inreport
May 10, 2013Rainbow Trout399–report
May 10, 2013Rainbow Trout10,810–report
May 9, 2013Rainbow Trout10,0001.5 inreport
April 10, 2013Rainbow Trout25,550–report
April 2, 2013Rainbow Trout800–report
April 2, 2013Rainbow Trout17,955–report
October 30, 2012Rainbow Trout17,640–report
October 11, 2012Rainbow Trout17,580–report
October 10, 2012Steelhead27,8704.5 inreport
September 13, 2012Steelhead40,2004.5 inreport
September 10, 2012Cutbow29,2934.5 inreport
May 7, 2012Rainbow Trout36,7254.5 inreport
April 26, 2012Rainbow Trout5,440–report
April 13, 2012Rainbow Trout19,022–report
March 15, 2012Rainbow Trout142,8004.5 inreport
March 15, 2012Rainbow Trout113,8101.5 inreport
February 27, 2012Rainbow Trout23,8404.5 inreport
September 26, 2011Cutbow16,4484.5 inreport
September 22, 2011Steelhead54,0004.5 inreport
September 21, 2011Steelhead142,1864.5 inreport
September 9, 2011Steelhead8,2504.5 inreport
September 9, 2011Rainbow Trout14,560–report
June 28, 2011Rainbow Trout11,900–report
June 7, 2011Walleye500,0001.5 inreport
April 29, 2011Rainbow Trout27,450–report
April 20, 2011Rainbow Trout25,840–report
April 19, 2011Rainbow Trout601–report
September 28, 2010Cutbow87,0204.5 inreport
September 9, 2010Steelhead44,8504.5 inreport
September 9, 2010Rainbow Trout14,400–report
September 8, 2010Rainbow Trout94,4244.5 inreport
September 7, 2010Steelhead91,1974.5 inreport
August 26, 2010Rainbow Trout141,9004.5 inreport
June 4, 2010Walleye225,0001.5 inreport
June 3, 2010Walleye1,500,0001.5 inreport
April 1, 2010Rainbow Trout34,500–report
March 31, 2010Rainbow Trout66,852–report
March 30, 2010Rainbow Trout25,200–report
September 23, 2009Cutbow105,7504.5 inreport
September 15, 2009Rainbow Trout11,2804.5 inreport
September 12, 2009Steelhead35,6044.5 inreport
September 11, 2009Steelhead39,1254.5 inreport
September 10, 2009Steelhead24,0384.5 inreport
September 10, 2009Rainbow Trout1,955–report
September 9, 2009Steelhead45,4914.5 inreport
September 8, 2009Rainbow Trout13,160–report
September 3, 2009Steelhead9,3824.5 inreport
September 1, 2009Steelhead97,5234.5 inreport
June 25, 2009Steelhead5,100–report
June 17, 2009Kokanee Salmon65,2504.5 inreport
June 15, 2009Rainbow Trout117,2004.5 inreport
June 4, 2009Kokanee Salmon190,0771.5 inreport
May 28, 2009Rainbow Trout90,0454.5 inreport
May 27, 2009Rainbow Trout88,6404.5 inreport
May 19, 2009Kokanee Salmon152,3284.5 inreport
April 29, 2009Rainbow Trout8,160–report
April 2, 2009Rainbow Trout16,800–report
October 7, 2008Rainbow Trout101,0104.5 inreport
October 3, 2008Rainbow Trout14,356–report
September 22, 2008Steelhead52,5034.5 inreport
September 19, 2008Steelhead141,6104.5 inreport
September 18, 2008Steelhead112,4554.5 inreport
September 18, 2008Cutbow33,3351.5 inreport
June 4, 2008Walleye1,425,0001.5 inreport
May 21, 2008Rainbow Trout44,6074.5 inreport
May 20, 2008Rainbow Trout40,6794.5 inreport
April 30, 2008Kokanee Salmon305,9001.5 inreport
April 29, 2008Kokanee Salmon295,9421.5 inreport
April 22, 2008Rainbow Trout22,080–report
March 31, 2008Rainbow Trout23,100–report
October 12, 2007Cutbow64,4494.5 inreport
October 10, 2007Rainbow Trout15,195–report
September 17, 2007Rainbow Trout110,1104.5 inreport
September 6, 2007Steelhead220,4144.5 inreport
June 26, 2007Rainbow Trout68,8804.5 inreport
June 26, 2007Rainbow Trout2,880–report
June 1, 2007Walleye110,0001.5 inreport
May 29, 2007Kokanee Salmon367,5001.5 inreport
April 26, 2007Rainbow Trout22,400–report
October 13, 2006Rainbow Trout21,000–report
September 29, 2006Cutbow30,7064.5 inreport
September 6, 2006Rainbow Trout17,360–report
August 29, 2006Steelhead98,9591.5 inreport
August 22, 2006Steelhead150,9411.5 inreport
June 15, 2006Rainbow Trout12,1854.5 inreport
June 8, 2006Rainbow Trout10,890–report
June 2, 2006Walleye400,0001.5 inreport
May 11, 2006Kokanee Salmon199,5001.5 inreport
May 10, 2006Kokanee Salmon114,0001.5 inreport
April 28, 2006Rainbow Trout11,220–report
April 4, 2006Steelhead32,200–report
March 15, 2006Rainbow Trout18,200–report
October 13, 2005Rainbow Trout13,300–report
September 28, 2005Rainbow Trout10,250–report
September 20, 2005Steelhead40,5004.5 inreport
September 20, 2005Rainbow Trout34,201–report
September 16, 2005Rainbow Trout15,400–report
September 15, 2005Rainbow Trout176,6004.5 inreport
June 30, 2005Steelhead19,796–report
June 7, 2005Walleye500,0001.5 inreport
June 7, 2005Kokanee Salmon260,0001.5 inreport
June 1, 2005Rainbow Trout8,5301.5 inreport
May 2, 2005Rainbow Trout22,400–report
March 28, 2005Rainbow Trout22,050–report
December 14, 2004Rainbow Trout4,200–report
November 12, 2004Rainbow Trout11,970–report
September 30, 2004Rainbow Trout7,000–report
September 29, 2004Rainbow Trout7,000–report
September 21, 2004Rainbow Trout14,867–report
July 7, 2004Rainbow Trout3,9004.5 inreport
June 22, 2004Rainbow Trout4,0014.5 inreport
May 25, 2004Kokanee Salmon192,3254.5 inreport
May 11, 2004Rainbow Trout1,2934.5 inreport
September 5, 2003Rainbow Trout2,6004.5 inreport
September 4, 2003Rainbow Trout3,2504.5 inreport
September 3, 2003Rainbow Trout3,3484.5 inreport
September 2, 2003Rainbow Trout3,2504.5 inreport
April 14, 2003Rainbow Trout5,950–report
April 11, 2003Rainbow Trout7,000–report
April 9, 2003Rainbow Trout5,950–report
April 7, 2003Rainbow Trout7,000–report
April 2, 2003Rainbow Trout9,520–report
April 1, 2003Rainbow Trout7,392–report
March 28, 2003Rainbow Trout10,304–report
March 17, 2003Rainbow Trout28,050–report
March 14, 2003Rainbow Trout29,120–report
March 13, 2003Rainbow Trout37,520–report
December 9, 2002Rainbow Trout24,414–report
December 6, 2002Rainbow Trout35,000–report
December 5, 2002Rainbow Trout45,000–report
December 4, 2002Rainbow Trout37,375–report
December 3, 2002Rainbow Trout33,550–report
November 1, 2002Rainbow Trout19,980–report
September 24, 2002Rainbow Trout288,3541.5 inreport
September 19, 2002Rainbow Trout11,000–report
September 13, 2002Rainbow Trout135,9844.5 inreport
September 13, 2002Rainbow Trout3,120–report
August 20, 2002Rainbow Trout9,384–report
July 25, 2002Rainbow Trout32,7124.5 inreport
June 26, 2002Rainbow Trout5,040–report
June 14, 2002Walleye500,0001.5 inreport
June 5, 2002Kokanee Salmon250,0001.5 inreport
May 23, 2002Rainbow Trout9,280–report
April 29, 2002Rainbow Trout16,524–report
April 19, 2002Rainbow Trout16,000–report
November 16, 2001Rainbow Trout28,3004.5 inreport
October 12, 2001Steelhead62,6134.5 inreport
September 25, 2001Rainbow Trout15,3604.5 inreport
September 5, 2001Rainbow Trout15,080–report
June 1, 2001Kokanee Salmon55,2504.5 inreport
May 31, 2001Kokanee Salmon208,0004.5 inreport
May 15, 2001Rainbow Trout8,190–report
May 15, 2001Rainbow Trout19,110–report
March 26, 2001Rainbow Trout16,800–report
October 23, 2000Steelhead120,2054.5 inreport
October 10, 2000Rainbow Trout6,000–report
September 6, 2000Rainbow Trout12,180–report
May 19, 2000Rainbow Trout7,800–report
May 18, 2000Steelhead13,200–report
May 1, 2000Kokanee Salmon240,2404.5 inreport
March 23, 2000Rainbow Trout18,200–report
October 25, 1999Steelhead97,4004.5 inreport
August 30, 1999Rainbow Trout11,760–report
June 30, 1999Rainbow Trout7,905–report
May 5, 1999Kokanee Salmon253,7004.5 inreport
May 4, 1999Steelhead25,970–report
March 11, 1999Rainbow Trout17,010–report
January 13, 1999Rainbow Trout31,0004.5 inreport
October 5, 1998Rainbow Trout8,100–report
September 16, 1998Steelhead64,3254.5 inreport
September 3, 1998Rainbow Trout14,880–report
June 19, 1998Kokanee Salmon144,1901.5 inreport
May 22, 1998Walleye1,000,0001.5 inreport
May 4, 1998Steelhead220,0001.5 inreport
May 4, 1998Rainbow Trout15,040–report
March 2, 1998Rainbow Trout15,045–report
October 15, 1997Steelhead38,2504.5 inreport
September 5, 1997Rainbow Trout15,035–report
June 5, 1997Walleye1,000,0001.5 inreport
April 29, 1997Kokanee Salmon255,0001.5 inreport
April 24, 1997Rainbow Trout15,233–report
February 26, 1997Rainbow Trout15,120–report
January 21, 1997Rainbow Trout81,6604.5 inreport
December 12, 1996Rainbow Trout26,6784.5 inreport
September 9, 1996Rainbow Trout5,040–report
August 27, 1996Rainbow Trout15,750–report
August 7, 1996Steelhead277,9501.5 inreport
May 31, 1996Kokanee Salmon84,0004.5 inreport
May 30, 1996Kokanee Salmon168,0004.5 inreport
May 24, 1996Walleye500,0001.5 inreport
May 23, 1996Walleye500,0001.5 inreport
May 3, 1996Rainbow Trout5,040–report
April 5, 1996Steelhead30,0454.5 inreport
March 15, 1996Rainbow Trout20,530–report
August 24, 1995Rainbow Trout20,150–report
May 18, 1995Kokanee Salmon136,3251.5 inreport
April 27, 1995Rainbow Trout5,120–report
April 6, 1995Rainbow Trout20,250–report
October 19, 1994Steelhead104,3314.5 inreport
October 12, 1994–11,9544.5 inreport
September 1, 1994Rainbow Trout21,960–report
June 7, 1994Kokanee Salmon72,0001.5 inreport
May 15, 1994Rainbow Trout5,000–report
May 3, 1994Kokanee Salmon145,6001.5 inreport
April 29, 1994Rainbow Trout5,005–report
March 15, 1994Rainbow Trout19,650–report
September 8, 1993Rainbow Trout18,000–report
July 13, 1993Steelhead227,6001.5 inreport
June 24, 1993Kokanee Salmon130,5341.5 inreport
April 7, 1993Rainbow Trout14,700–report
September 21, 1992Rainbow Trout20,400–report
May 5, 1992Kokanee Salmon194,6004.5 inreport
March 27, 1992Rainbow Trout20,000–report
September 16, 1991Rainbow Trout20,000–report
May 21, 1991Rainbow Trout19,6104.5 inreport
May 1, 1991Kokanee Salmon127,6001.5 inreport
July 12, 1990Kokanee Salmon152,7754.5 inreport
May 29, 1990Rainbow Trout12,672–report
May 1, 1990Rainbow Trout14,920–report
April 20, 1990Rainbow Trout10,0004.5 inreport
June 26, 1989Rainbow Trout8,9964.5 inreport
May 25, 1989Rainbow Trout3,910–report
May 18, 1989Kokanee Salmon136,0004.5 inreport
May 4, 1989Rainbow Trout11,120–report
March 29, 1989Rainbow Trout10,000–report
July 28, 1988Kokanee Salmon57,4004.5 inreport
June 20, 1988Rainbow Trout15,040–report
June 15, 1988Spottail Shiner1,0001.5 inreport
April 29, 1988Rainbow Trout10,080–report
April 28, 1988Rainbow Trout9,000–report
March 18, 1988Rainbow Trout10,640–report
March 17, 1988Rainbow Trout5,510–report
June 22, 1987Rainbow Trout12,000–report
June 8, 1987Spottail Shiner21,1004.5 inreport
May 11, 1987Rainbow Trout17,490–report
March 11, 1987Rainbow Trout7,225–report
March 9, 1987Rainbow Trout7,395–report
September 18, 1986Chinook Salmon14,9731.5 inreport
July 14, 1986Coho Salmon13,4754.5 inreport
June 19, 1986Rainbow Trout7,230–report
June 18, 1986Rainbow Trout7,770–report
May 30, 1986Chinook Salmon20,3124.5 inreport
May 30, 1986Brown Trout49,4444.5 inreport
April 24, 1986Rainbow Trout19,890–report
April 23, 1986Rainbow Trout15,050–report
October 8, 1985Rainbow Trout13,620–report
October 7, 1985Rainbow Trout11,220–report
June 12, 1985Chinook Salmon49,8004.5 inreport
June 11, 1985Chinook Salmon51,0604.5 inreport
May 20, 1985Rainbow Trout10,500–report
April 23, 1985Brown Trout50,0001.5 inreport
April 10, 1985Rainbow Trout15,190–report
July 17, 1984Rainbow Trout11,040–report
June 28, 1984Rainbow Trout5,940–report
June 27, 1984Rainbow Trout6,600–report
June 22, 1984Rainbow Trout11,880–report
June 6, 1984Chinook Salmon115,5001.5 inreport
April 17, 1984Rainbow Trout14,580–report
November 16, 1983Chinook Salmon25,5004.5 inreport
October 28, 1983Chinook Salmon17,1204.5 inreport
September 29, 1983Chinook Salmon20,0254.5 inreport
July 20, 1983Rainbow Trout12,4004.5 inreport
July 8, 1983Rainbow Trout16,0004.5 inreport
July 6, 1983Rainbow Trout16,4004.5 inreport
May 17, 1983Rainbow Trout3,400–report
April 25, 1983Brown Trout53,0001.5 inreport
April 8, 1983Walleye1,500,0001.5 inreport
September 29, 1982Rainbow Trout76,8004.5 inreport
September 23, 1982Rainbow Trout58,8004.5 inreport
July 9, 1982Brown Trout43,8551.5 inreport
July 8, 1982Brown Trout62,6501.5 inreport
June 10, 1982Chinook Salmon100,8004.5 inreport
April 21, 1982Rainbow Trout22,400–report
March 25, 1982Rainbow Trout5,040–report
July 30, 1981Rainbow Trout32,1304.5 inreport
July 21, 1981Brown Trout52,8001.5 inreport
June 2, 1981Rainbow Trout11,5204.5 inreport
April 17, 1981Rainbow Trout36,960–report
April 15, 1981Chinook Salmon27,8004.5 inreport
June 11, 1980Rainbow Trout8,8434.5 inreport
June 10, 1980Rainbow Trout16,5394.5 inreport
April 29, 1980Rainbow Trout23,1504.5 inreport
April 7, 1980Rainbow Trout27,5004.5 inreport
April 2, 1980Rainbow Trout24,570–report
March 25, 1980Rainbow Trout15,6061.5 inreport
March 25, 1980Rainbow Trout10,8004.5 inreport
March 24, 1980Rainbow Trout8,0964.5 inreport
March 20, 1980Rainbow Trout11,9344.5 inreport
March 14, 1980Rainbow Trout34,3441.5 inreport
March 13, 1980Rainbow Trout328,0004.5 inreport
June 28, 1979Rainbow Trout22,6504.5 inreport
June 26, 1979Rainbow Trout11,280–report
June 14, 1979Rainbow Trout7,440–report
June 5, 1979Rainbow Trout8,3504.5 inreport
May 29, 1979Rainbow Trout4,2004.5 inreport
May 25, 1979Rainbow Trout3,3004.5 inreport
May 24, 1979Rainbow Trout7,2004.5 inreport
May 23, 1979Rainbow Trout4,7004.5 inreport
May 22, 1979Rainbow Trout4,2004.5 inreport
May 20, 1979Rainbow Trout7,5504.5 inreport
April 30, 1979Rainbow Trout4,5004.5 inreport
April 26, 1979Rainbow Trout25,6004.5 inreport
April 10, 1979Walleye1,300,0001.5 inreport
November 14, 1978Rainbow Trout8,2004.5 inreport
November 13, 1978Rainbow Trout32,8004.5 inreport
November 1, 1978Rainbow Trout15,8404.5 inreport
September 5, 1978Rainbow Trout17,5004.5 inreport
August 22, 1978Rainbow Trout21,6004.5 inreport
August 21, 1978Rainbow Trout56,6404.5 inreport
August 18, 1978Rainbow Trout24,3004.5 inreport
June 5, 1978Walleye1,500,0001.5 inreport
April 19, 1978Chinook Salmon102,7904.5 inreport
April 18, 1978Chinook Salmon102,7904.5 inreport
March 24, 1978Chinook Salmon16,0001.5 inreport
July 18, 1977Brown Trout7,7904.5 inreport
June 2, 1977Rainbow Trout55,0001.5 inreport
May 10, 1977Brown Trout10,0314.5 inreport
April 13, 1977Walleye1,700,0001.5 inreport
April 13, 1977Rainbow Trout2,4001.5 inreport
April 12, 1977Rainbow Trout72,0004.5 inreport
April 5, 1977Rainbow Trout113,3001.5 inreport
April 5, 1977Kokanee Salmon196,6021.5 inreport
April 4, 1977Rainbow Trout154,7001.5 inreport
March 24, 1977Rainbow Trout5,670–report
November 22, 1976Rainbow Trout16,4104.5 inreport
November 22, 1976Coho Salmon7004.5 inreport
October 8, 1976Rainbow Trout3,300–report
October 7, 1976Rainbow Trout4,020–report
October 4, 1976Rainbow Trout3,900–report
September 29, 1976Rainbow Trout6,8204.5 inreport
September 28, 1976Rainbow Trout7,7004.5 inreport
September 14, 1976Rainbow Trout9,1004.5 inreport
July 23, 1976Brown Trout6,3254.5 inreport
July 22, 1976Brown Trout30,0004.5 inreport
July 21, 1976Rainbow Trout59,4004.5 inreport
May 5, 1976Rainbow Trout5,577–report
April 28, 1976Rainbow Trout2,880–report
April 19, 1976Rainbow Trout1,330–report
April 13, 1976Walleye862,2001.5 inreport
April 5, 1976Kokanee Salmon120,0001.5 inreport
November 20, 1975Rainbow Trout4,400–report
August 19, 1975Rainbow Trout32,2664.5 inreport
August 1, 1975Rainbow Trout4,000–report
July 14, 1975Brown Trout7,3504.5 inreport
June 21, 1975Kokanee Salmon60,9401.5 inreport
June 17, 1975Smallmouth Bass25,0001.5 inreport
June 10, 1975Kokanee Salmon30,4501.5 inreport
June 10, 1975Brown Trout11,6001.5 inreport
May 30, 1975Kokanee Salmon57,0001.5 inreport
May 16, 1975Kokanee Salmon59,1601.5 inreport
April 11, 1975Brown Trout22,1001.5 inreport
April 3, 1975Rainbow Trout1,296–report
March 24, 1975Rainbow Trout1,326–report
March 20, 1975Rainbow Trout1,326–report
December 5, 1974Rainbow Trout7,040–report
October 7, 1974Rainbow Trout15,0004.5 inreport
August 30, 1974Coho Salmon12,1004.5 inreport
August 26, 1974Rainbow Trout9,4554.5 inreport
May 27, 1974Walleye1,501,8801.5 inreport
May 17, 1974Rainbow Trout1,188–report
April 1, 1974Rainbow Trout1,038–report
March 14, 1974Rainbow Trout1,270–report
October 1, 1973Rainbow Trout18,2404.5 inreport
September 22, 1973Rainbow Trout19,2004.5 inreport
September 19, 1973Rainbow Trout8,820–report
September 14, 1973Rainbow Trout10,800–report
September 13, 1973Rainbow Trout20,4004.5 inreport
September 12, 1973Rainbow Trout10,800–report
September 10, 1973Rainbow Trout24,2404.5 inreport
July 30, 1973Rainbow Trout6,720–report
May 4, 1973Rainbow Trout8,6284.5 inreport
May 3, 1973Rainbow Trout9,9674.5 inreport
May 1, 1973Rainbow Trout41,8334.5 inreport
April 30, 1973Rainbow Trout1,050–report
March 6, 1973Rainbow Trout8,8404.5 inreport
March 6, 1973Rainbow Trout3,738–report
November 29, 1972Rainbow Trout12,0004.5 inreport
November 9, 1972Rainbow Trout7,680–report
November 8, 1972Rainbow Trout5,760–report
November 6, 1972Rainbow Trout5,760–report
October 16, 1972Rainbow Trout10,560–report
October 13, 1972Rainbow Trout11,025–report
October 6, 1972Rainbow Trout3,0004.5 inreport
October 5, 1972Rainbow Trout3,3004.5 inreport
October 2, 1972Rainbow Trout3,2504.5 inreport
August 10, 1972Rainbow Trout1,155–report
July 25, 1972Rainbow Trout910–report
May 8, 1972Rainbow Trout16,2254.5 inreport
April 24, 1972Coho Salmon22,7204.5 inreport
April 21, 1972Coho Salmon22,8004.5 inreport
April 17, 1972Coho Salmon22,0004.5 inreport
April 13, 1972Coho Salmon168,0004.5 inreport
March 30, 1972Rainbow Trout26,2501.5 inreport
March 30, 1972Brown Trout16,1251.5 inreport
March 14, 1972Rainbow Trout87,1501.5 inreport
March 8, 1972Rainbow Trout11,2004.5 inreport
March 7, 1972Rainbow Trout14,7004.5 inreport
March 6, 1972Rainbow Trout14,7004.5 inreport
January 4, 1972Coho Salmon2,1604.5 inreport
November 2, 1971Rainbow Trout23,0004.5 inreport
November 1, 1971Rainbow Trout23,0004.5 inreport
October 6, 1971Rainbow Trout4,5004.5 inreport
September 17, 1971Rainbow Trout9,3254.5 inreport
May 7, 1971Rainbow Trout9,5901.5 inreport
May 7, 1971Coho Salmon5,8291.5 inreport
April 13, 1971Brown Trout25,3001.5 inreport
March 2, 1971Coho Salmon266,2201.5 inreport
January 22, 1971Rainbow Trout356,9391.5 inreport
December 12, 1970Rainbow Trout1,8004.5 inreport
November 5, 1970Rainbow Trout13,3784.5 inreport
November 5, 1970Rainbow Trout3,840–report
November 3, 1970Rainbow Trout2,1764.5 inreport
October 29, 1970Rainbow Trout2,4094.5 inreport
October 12, 1970Rainbow Trout11,5004.5 inreport
September 17, 1970Rainbow Trout13,4004.5 inreport
May 20, 1970Rainbow Trout26,9164.5 inreport
May 19, 1970Rainbow Trout12,7804.5 inreport
May 7, 1970Coho Salmon13,5901.5 inreport
April 28, 1970Brown Trout12,1601.5 inreport
April 16, 1970Rainbow Trout20,6254.5 inreport
April 2, 1970Rainbow Trout5,460–report
March 27, 1970Kokanee Salmon36,2951.5 inreport
March 12, 1970Kokanee Salmon12,0001.5 inreport
March 12, 1970Coho Salmon21,1751.5 inreport
March 3, 1970Coho Salmon72,0001.5 inreport
March 2, 1970Coho Salmon67,5001.5 inreport
February 27, 1970Coho Salmon123,3001.5 inreport
February 10, 1970Rainbow Trout5,580–report
February 3, 1970Rainbow Trout1,330–report
December 18, 1969Rainbow Trout3,900–report
September 5, 1969Rainbow Trout11,5504.5 inreport
September 4, 1969Rainbow Trout11,5504.5 inreport
June 24, 1969Rainbow Trout1,015–report
June 23, 1969Rainbow Trout1,260–report
May 13, 1969Rainbow Trout1,050–report
April 28, 1969Coho Salmon132,7501.5 inreport
April 25, 1969Coho Salmon144,0721.5 inreport
March 25, 1969Rainbow Trout6,720–report
March 24, 1969Rainbow Trout6,720–report
March 20, 1969Coho Salmon38,1141.5 inreport
February 24, 1969Rainbow Trout1,050–report
November 19, 1968Rainbow Trout1,645–report
November 8, 1968Rainbow Trout3,5004.5 inreport
October 31, 1968Rainbow Trout10,5004.5 inreport
October 4, 1968Rainbow Trout7,350–report
October 3, 1968Rainbow Trout7,350–report
October 1, 1968Rainbow Trout17,2204.5 inreport
September 27, 1968Rainbow Trout14,7004.5 inreport
August 16, 1968Rainbow Trout1,225–report
August 15, 1968Rainbow Trout1,225–report
August 14, 1968Rainbow Trout1,3131.5 inreport
August 2, 1968Rainbow Trout1,138–report
July 23, 1968Rainbow Trout1,170–report
July 8, 1968Rainbow Trout1,138–report
June 15, 1968Rainbow Trout810–report
April 8, 1968Kokanee Salmon75,6001.5 inreport
April 4, 1968Coho Salmon145,2621.5 inreport
April 3, 1968Coho Salmon154,0201.5 inreport
March 25, 1968Rainbow Trout1,000–report
March 23, 1968Rainbow Trout1,200–report
March 19, 1968Rainbow Trout2,670–report
March 18, 1968Rainbow Trout13,644–report
March 16, 1968Rainbow Trout1,320–report
March 11, 1968Kokanee Salmon136,5001.5 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Rogerson
Facilities
camping, restrooms

From Rogerson on US 93, take Jarbidge/Three Creek Rd west 7.5 miles to the dam and BLM's Lud Drexler Park; the ramp is past the campground, and a day pass covers the ramp and shore fishing. Dirt roads west off US 93 south of Rogerson reach Greys Landing, Norton Bay, and other mid-lake spots.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Idaho Department of Fish and Game before you go.

About Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir

Photo of Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo of Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
Clarence E. Bisbee, Public domain

Nearest lakes

Dierkes Lake 35.9 mi last stocked September 8, 2026 Niagara Springs 36.1 mi last stocked September 9, 2026 Crystal Springs Lake 36.1 mi last stocked September 9, 2026 Niagara Springs Wood Duck Pond 36.2 mi last stocked September 9, 2026 Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 43.1 mi last stocked September 17, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir?

Fishing Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 396 of 584 plants on record, ahead of Steelhead and 9 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 15, 2026, averaging 5.5 in. Steelhead was last stocked September 18, 2026, averaging 4 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked June 17, 2009, averaging 2.5 in. Walleye was last stocked May 19, 2023, averaging 1.5 in. 7 more species are on the stocking report. White Crappie and Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed and other sunfish, Channel Catfish, and Common Carp, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked September 18, 2026. It is stocked about 10 times a year since 1968, most often in April and September.

How big are the fish stocked at Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 4.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 5.5 in. Steelhead average 4 in. Kokanee Salmon average 2.5 in. Walleye average 1.5 in.

How do you get on Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir?

The nearest town is Rogerson. Facilities include camping and restrooms. From Rogerson on US 93, take Jarbidge/Three Creek Rd west 7.5 miles to the dam and BLM's Lud Drexler Park; the ramp is past the campground, and a day pass covers the ramp and shore fishing. Dirt roads west off US 93 south of Rogerson reach Greys Landing, Norton Bay, and other mid-lake spots.

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