Information About Lakes & Reservoirs In Boise, Idaho
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Lakes & Reservoirs

Arrowrock Reservoir
Rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, small mouth bass and bull trout are common species in the reservoir.

Barber Park
The park is the starting point for 250,000 summer river rafters. The park offers picnic areas, parking, natural areas and concessions. Wildlife observation points are located in the natural areas. This park is great for families.

Black Canyon Reservoir
This reservoir extends across 1,100-acres. Twelve miles of shoreline are available to visitors as well. Boating and fishing are the major recreation activities within the reservoir.

Brownlee, Oxbow, and Hells Canyon Reservoirs
The Snake River flows for 70 miles through these three reservoirs before dropping into Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in North America. Boating, camping and fishing are the popular activities. Jet boat and rafting trips are available on the Snake River from Hells Canyon Dam.

Bull Trout and Martin Lakes
These lakes have vegetated shores and brook trout, kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, atlantic salmon and the threatened bull trout in them.

C.J. Strike Reservoir
This reservoir is a great fishery for both warm water and cold water species. It is popular for boaters because launching facilities remain open throughout the year. Hiking is available in the surrounding area of the reservoir.

Cassia Park
The park has as a covered shelter, playground, softball field and tennis courts. The property for the park was acquired in 1967 and it was developed through matching funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It is great for families.

Deadwood Reservoir
This reservoir has forested shores and has kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, chinook salmon, cutthroat trout, atlantic salmon, and the threatened bull trout in it.

Jennie Lake
This lake has grassy banks and the fish in it are rainbow trout, arctic grayling, and the threatened bull trout.

Lake Lowell
This lake is a great birding spot. Over 200 species of birds have been spotted here. The biggest concentrations of birds come during peak migration periods. The lake is closed to boating specific months of the year. The islands are closed to public access during spring months. Facilities are provided at this site.

Lowman Nature Ponds
These ponds have rocky shores and have rainbow trout in them.

Lucky Peak Reservoir
This reservoir has grassy open shores and has rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and the threatened bull trout.

Lucky Peak Reservoir
The reservoir was built and constructed by the Army Corp of Engineers. It now houses several units of the Lucky Peak State Park. Water activities are popular among visitors. Facilities are available.

Red Mountain and Cat Creek Lakes
These lakes have rocky shores and are stocked with Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout.

Sagehen Reservoir
This reservoir is stocked with Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout.

Veterans Memorial Park
The Park offers a surprisingly tranquil setting in the middle of Boise where strollers and bike riders can enjoy a small lake and the Boise River.

Williams Lake
This lake was formed approximately 6,000 years ago when a landslide, probably triggered by an earthquake, blocked Lake Creek. From 1941 until 1983 the Idaho Department of Fish and Game stocked the lake with rainbow trout. Today the productive waters of Williams lake yield wild rainbow trout up to two pounds.
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