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Lake Lowell

Canyon County, Idaho

Lake Lowell is a Boise River reservoir of about 8,826 acres in Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge area, managed by USFWS, Reclamation, Canyon County and IDFG. Largemouth bass is the most popular sport fish.

N2 mi
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Surface area8,826 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Most popular sport fish per IDFG

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Good fishing; stocked 2025 and 2026

Bluegill●●○○○

Panfish fair

Crappie●●○○○

Black and white crappie recorded

Smallmouth Bass●○○○○

In 2022 surveys

Yellow Perch●○○○○

IDFG recommended game fish

Boat launches

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

  • Canyon County parks (north shore)Ramp
    Two county-managed park areas give north shore access; IDFG lists a boat ramp and dockDirections ↗
  • South shore access pointsAccess
    Several smaller access points on the south shoreDirections ↗
  • 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 Bassnone 12-16 in; C&R Jan 1-Jun 302 (Jul 1-Dec 31)
Smallmouth Bassnone 12-16 in; C&R Jan 1-Jun 302 (Jul 1-Dec 31)
Tiger Muskie40 in min2

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

  • Most fishing happens during the open boating season, Apr 15 - Sep 30.
  • Bass are catch-and-release Jan 1 - Jun 30; Jul 1 - Dec 31 limit 2, none 12 to 16 inches.
  • Tiger muskie: limit 2, none under 40 inches.

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