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C. J. Strike Reservoir

Elmore and Owyhee Counties, Idaho

Reservoir of 6,760.4 acres that IDFG calls one of the most popular fishing reservoirs in the state for its variety of fish.

N2 mi
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Surface area6,760 acres
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Bluegill●●○○○

Crappie●●○○○

Black crappie observed in surveys

Rainbow Trout●●○○○

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Catfish listed as recommended game fish

Kokanee●○○○○

Observed in surveys

Boat launches

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

  • C. J. Strike access sitesPublic
    IDFG lists boat ramp, dock, toilet, campground and ADA access; sites are maintained by IDFG, Idaho Power, BLM and private ownersDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in C. J. Strike Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Idaho Department of Fish and Game ↗

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

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Local tips

  • Special rule for the CJ Strike area: bass limit 6, no minimum length, only 1 over 16 inches.
  • Sturgeon rules are inconsistent on the IDFG page, so check with IDFG before targeting them.
  • Several agencies run access sites, so confirm which ramp you are using.

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