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Brownlee Reservoir

Washington County, Idaho

Brownlee Reservoir on the Snake River stretches over fifty miles along the Idaho-Oregon border and covers about 10,995 acres per IDFG. Bass, crappie, perch and sunfish are the listed game fish.

N10 mi
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Surface area10,995 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

IDFG recommended game fish

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

IDFG recommended game fish

Crappie●●●○○

White and black crappie in surveys

Yellow Perch●●○○○

IDFG recommended game fish

Bluegill●●○○○

IDFG recommended game fish

Channel Catfish●●○○○

IDFG recommended catfish

Boat launches

5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Steck ParkRamp
    Idaho-side access listed by IDFGDirections ↗
  • Woodhead ParkRamp
    Idaho-side access listed by IDFGDirections ↗
  • Farewell Bend (OR)Ramp
    Oregon-side access listed by IDFGDirections ↗
  • Spring Ramp (OR)Ramp
    Oregon-side access listed by IDFGDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Largemouth Bass12 in min6 (bass combined)
Smallmouth Bass12 in min6 (bass combined)

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Idaho Department of Fish and Game ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

  • Some ramps become unusable at low water; Idaho Power posts ramp elevations.
  • Bass limit is 6 combined, none under 12 inches.
  • A fish consumption advisory applies; check Idaho Health and Welfare.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.