Boise River
Flows from the Sawtooth backcountry into Arrowrock and Lucky Peak reservoirs, runs through Boise along a greenbelt, then crosses the Treasure Valley to meet the Snake near the Oregon border.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Boise River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 102 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | North and Middle Forks, Sawtooth Range, Idaho |
| Mouth | Snake River near Parma, Idaho, on the Oregon line |
| State | Idaho |
Arrowrock, Lucky Peak and Anderson Ranch (South Fork) dams, plus the Boise River Diversion Dam.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Boise River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Boise River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Boise River (Wikipedia) ↗