49 public waters in the Southwest Idaho region — 10 lakes/reservoirs and 39 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Idaho licence.
See every public fishing venue in Idaho on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Black Canyon Reservoir (892 acres) sits in Gem and Owyhee Counties, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout reservoir (Cascade, Dworshak, Ririe, Mackay, Island Park, Anderson Ranch) — heavily stocked Rainbow Trout plus Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass and Yellow Perch; Dworshak holds a landlocked Kokanee and bull-Trout fishery.
Sage Hen Reservoir (272 acres) sits in Gem, Owyhee and Valley Counties, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout reservoir (Cascade, Dworshak, Ririe, Mackay, Island Park, Anderson Ranch) — heavily stocked Rainbow Trout plus Kokanee, Smallmouth Bass and Yellow Perch; Dworshak holds a landlocked Kokanee and bull-Trout fishery.
Gem County, Idaho — Sawyers Pond is a 61-acre lake, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: A high-mountain Idaho lake (the Sawtooths, White Clouds, Selkirks, Bitterroots) — cutthroat, rainbow and Brook Trout, and Golden Trout in a few, most reached only on foot or horseback and stocked by aircraft.
Bitter Creek Lake, a 58-acre lake in Gem County, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: A high-mountain Idaho lake (the Sawtooths, White Clouds, Selkirks, Bitterroots) — cutthroat, rainbow and Brook Trout, and Golden Trout in a few, most reached only on foot or horseback and stocked by aircraft.
In Gem County, Idaho, Dick Knox Pond is a 50-acre lake, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. A high-mountain Idaho lake (the Sawtooths, White Clouds, Selkirks, Bitterroots) — cutthroat, rainbow and Brook Trout, and Golden Trout in a few, most reached only on foot or horseback and stocked by aircraft.
Emmett Airport Pond, a 11-acre lake in Gem County, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: A high-mountain Idaho lake (the Sawtooths, White Clouds, Selkirks, Bitterroots) — cutthroat, rainbow and Brook Trout, and Golden Trout in a few, most reached only on foot or horseback and stocked by aircraft.
Gabes Bathtub Lake, a 8-acre lake in Gem County, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: A high-mountain Idaho lake (the Sawtooths, White Clouds, Selkirks, Bitterroots) — cutthroat, rainbow and Brook Trout, and Golden Trout in a few, most reached only on foot or horseback and stocked by aircraft.
In Gem County, Idaho, Beech Lake is a 4-acre lake, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. A high-mountain Idaho lake (the Sawtooths, White Clouds, Selkirks, Bitterroots) — cutthroat, rainbow and Brook Trout, and Golden Trout in a few, most reached only on foot or horseback and stocked by aircraft.
Eds Pond, a 2-acre lake in Gem County, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: A high-mountain Idaho lake (the Sawtooths, White Clouds, Selkirks, Bitterroots) — cutthroat, rainbow and Brook Trout, and Golden Trout in a few, most reached only on foot or horseback and stocked by aircraft.
In Gem County, Idaho, Star Lane Pond is a 2-acre lake, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. A high-mountain Idaho lake (the Sawtooths, White Clouds, Selkirks, Bitterroots) — cutthroat, rainbow and Brook Trout, and Golden Trout in a few, most reached only on foot or horseback and stocked by aircraft.
Payette River (65 km) flows through Gem and Payette Counties, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Big Willow Creek runs 59 km through Payette, Gem and Washington Counties, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Canyon, Payette and Gem Counties, Idaho — Sand Hollow Creek is a 41 km stream, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
In Gem and Payette Counties, Idaho, Black Canyon Canal is a 45 km river or creek, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
In Payette and Gem Counties, Idaho, Noble Canal is a 30 km river or creek, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Sohoagaiteka’a Naokwaide Creek runs 30 km through Valley and Gem Counties, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Gem County, Idaho — Bissel Creek is a 26 km stream, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Canyon and Gem Counties, Idaho — West Hartley Gulch Creek is a 24 km stream, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
South Fork Willow Creek (Southwest) (21 km) flows through Gem, Ada and Boise Counties, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Haw Creek runs 18 km through Gem County, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Gem County, Idaho — Chief Eagle Eye Creek is a 17 km stream, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Gem County, Idaho — Sevenmile Slough is a 16 km stream, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Gem County, Idaho — Third Fork Chief Eagle Eye Creek is a 16 km stream, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Gem and Valley Counties, Idaho — Pine Creek (Southwest) is a 15 km stream, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
North Fork Willow Creek (Southwest) runs 13 km through Gem County, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Sucker Creek (Southwest) runs 12 km through Gem and Payette Counties, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Kennedy Creek runs 9 km through Gem and Valley Counties, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Gem County, Idaho — Gold Run Creek (Southwest) is a 8 km stream, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
In Gem County, Idaho, Jakes Creek is a 9 km river or creek, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
In Gem and Boise Counties, Idaho, Coon Creek (Southwest) is a 8 km river or creek, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Yergenson Creek (7 km) flows through Gem County, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Gem and Valley Counties, Idaho — Rammage Creek is a 8 km stream, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
In Gem County, Idaho, Whitlock Gulch Creek is a 6 km river or creek, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Dyes Gulch Creek runs 6 km through Gem County, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Timber Flat Creek (6 km) flows through Gem County, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Gem and Washington Counties, Idaho — Coonrod Gulch Creek is a 7 km stream, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Gem County, Idaho — Deep Canyon Creek is a 7 km stream, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Renwyck Creek runs 7 km through Gem and Valley Counties, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Schiller Creek runs 6 km through Gem County, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Salmon Gulch Creek (6 km) flows through Boise and Gem Counties, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
In Gem County, Idaho, Church Creek is a 5 km river or creek, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
In Boise and Gem Counties, Idaho, Peterson Gulch Creek is a 5 km river or creek, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Baltic Canyon Creek (5 km) flows through Gem County, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
In Gem County, Idaho, Stagecoach Canyon Creek is a 5 km river or creek, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Joes Creek (5 km) flows through Gem and Valley Counties, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Gem County, Idaho — Monger Creek is a 5 km stream, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Kimball Creek runs 4 km through Gem County, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Bristol Creek runs 4 km through Gem County, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game: An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Gabes Creek (4 km) flows through Gem County, Idaho, managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An Idaho Trout stream — wild and stocked rainbow, native cutthroat, brook and some Brown Trout in cold, clear mountain water. Bull Trout, where present, are catch-and-release only.
Across its mapped waters, Gem County holds 10 species on PiscaMaps, including Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Golden Trout, Redband Trout, Kokanee and Smallmouth Bass.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Idaho map Join PiscaMapsOne Idaho fishing licence covers every public water in the state, Lake Pend Oreille and the Snake River included — the resident annual is about $30.50, the non-resident annual about $98.25 (one of the highest in the country), with a non-resident 1-day (~$23.50) + $6/day option. Steelhead and salmon each need a separate permit. Under-14 fish free with a licensed adult; residents 65+ pay a reduced fee. Buy at idfg.idaho.gov.