Lower Salmon Falls Reservoir

Gooding and Twin Falls Counties, Idaho

IDFG lists Lower Salmon Falls Reservoir, a Snake River impoundment, at about 723 surface acres in Gooding and Twin Falls Counties. Recommended game fish are largemouth bass, bluegill and rainbow trout.

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Surface area723 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Recommended game fish

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Surveyed 2023

Bluegill●●○○○

Recommended game fish

Rainbow Trout●●○○○

Recommended game fish

Yellow Perch●○○○○

Surveyed 2022

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, 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.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Bass (largemouth & smallmouth)	12 in	6
Trout (all species combined)	See Idaho rules book ↗	6

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 bass rule below the dam: Jan 1-Jun 30 catch and release; Jul 1-Dec 31 limit 2, none 12-16 inches.
Sturgeon are catch and release with barbless hooks.
Boat ramp and dock are listed.

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