Hells Canyon Reservoir
Hells Canyon Reservoir on the Snake River covers 1,254.5 acres per the Idaho Fish and Game Fishing Planner. Recommended game fish include smallmouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, white crappie and rainbow trout, and adult steelhead are stocked.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Yellow Perch
Bluegill
Crappie
White crappie
Rainbow Trout
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Hells Canyon Reservoir boat rampPublicBoat ramp, dock, toilets and campground; handicap accessible; no motor restrictions listedDirections ↗
- 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 Hells Canyon Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Idaho Department of Fish and Game ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Hells Canyon Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Bass limit here is 6 per day with no size limit, overriding the general 12-inch rule for the region.
- Fish consumption advisories apply to this water; check before keeping fish.
- Steelhead are fished only during an open steelhead season.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.