Anderson Ranch Reservoir
Reservoir of 4,607.7 acres in Elmore County, best known as a kokanee fishery according to IDFG.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Kokanee
Fishing typically starts mid to late April
Smallmouth Bass
Rainbow Trout
Yellow Perch
Largemouth Bass
Observed in surveys
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Evans Creek Boat LaunchPublicUS Forest Service ramp; IDFG lists boat ramp, dock, toilets, campground and ADA accessDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Anderson Ranch Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Idaho Department of Fish and Game ↗
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- Early season kokanee are often in shallow water, about 1 to 15 feet; later, downriggers are needed to reach about 35 to 80 feet.
- Kokanee limit is 15 per day under the reservoir special rule.
- Bass limit 6 combined, none under 12 inches; bull trout are catch-and-release.
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