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Chesterfield Reservoir

Caribou County, Idaho

IDFG lists Chesterfield Reservoir (Portneuf Reservoir) at about 1,246 surface acres in Caribou County. Recommended game fish are brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout, and rainbow trout are stocked regularly.

N1 mi
Air temp Not available right now.
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Surface area1,246 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Rainbow Trout●●●○○

Stocked regularly

Brown Trout●●○○○

Recommended game fish

Cutthroat Trout●●○○○

Recommended game fish

Boat launches

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

  • Public boat rampPublic
    IDFG Fishing Planner lists a boat ramp; dock, campground, toilet and ADA access listedDirections ↗
  • 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
Trout (all species combined)See Idaho rules book ↗2

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

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Local tips

  • Special rule: trout limit is 2, below the regional limit of 6.
  • Rainbow trout are stocked regularly, including triploids.
  • Check the fish consumption advisory for this water.

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