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American Falls Reservoir 26 mi
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Fishing in Bingham County, Idaho
County seat: Blackfoot. Population 47,992.
- 9lake pages
- 12launch sites
- 8river pages
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Bingham County, Idaho
What Bingham County holds before you hitch the trailer
Bingham County counted 47,992 residents in 2020 and runs its business from Blackfoot. Most of the county's listed waters (91%) fall in the IDFG Southeast Region, though region lines follow drainages rather than county borders.
American Falls Reservoir heads 9 paged lakes in the county, which add up to 72,378 acres. Count 12 launch sites across the county: 12 IDFG. Shore fishing has 3 walk-in access sites mapped by IDFG.
9lake pages
12launch sites
8river pages
1shops listed
Census 2020 population and county seat; IDFG Idaho Fishing Planner (list of Idaho waters), read November 7, 2026. IDFG Fishing and Boating Access Sites layer (ArcGIS service), read November 7, 2026.
Map
Pins for the fishing water of Bingham County
IDFG Fishing and Boating Access Sites, BLM and Forest Service launch points, Fishing Planner lake points (outlet) and stream midpoints. Checked November 2026.
Lakes
The Bingham County lake list, sorted by size
| Lake | Acres | Launches | Kind | Game fish IDFG names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Falls Reservoir | 55,291 | 0 | reservoir | largemouth bass, yellow perch, brown trout |
| Blackfoot Reservoir | 16,888 | 3 | reservoir | cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass |
| Jensens Grove Pond | 64 | 0 | lake | rainbow trout |
| Springfield Lake | 52 | 1 | lake | rainbow trout, utah chub, utah sucker |
| Big Fill Reservoir | 37 | 0 | reservoir | |
| Rose Pond | 20 | 0 | lake | rainbow trout |
| Shelley Pond | 12 | 1 | lake | |
| Gem State Pond | 9 | 0 | lake | |
| Crystal Springs Pond | 5 | 0 | lake |
Surface acres as listed in the IDFG Idaho Fishing Planner, read November 7, 2026. Game fish are the Planner’s recommended species; IDFG prints no lake depths there.
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The Bingham County game fish tally
Each bar tallies lakes within 50 miles of Blackfoot naming the fish, with rainbow trout first.
IDFG Fishing Planner recommended game fish and stocking rows, counted per lake page within 50 miles; not a creel survey.
More water
Backcountry and pothole lakes the Planner lists in Bingham County
The Planner names 14 more lakes in Bingham County, the biggest listed first.
| Water | Acres | Kind | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rat Lake | 13 | lake | Ammon |
| Moreland Park Pond | 6 | lake | Moreland |
| Lau Lakes | 2 | lake | Aberdeen |
| Ripples Reservoir | 0 | reservoir | Aberdeen |
| Sauce Pan Reservoir | 0 | reservoir | Aberdeen |
| Dry Wash Reservoir | 0 | reservoir | Aberdeen |
| Eagle Reservoir | 0 | reservoir | Aberdeen |
| Grover Lake Reservoir | 0 | reservoir | Moreland |
| Lava Lake Reservoir | 0 | reservoir | Moreland |
| Rye Grass Reservoir | 0 | reservoir | Aberdeen |
| Wood Road Lake | 0 | lake | Moreland |
| Duck Lake Reservoir | 0 | reservoir | Aberdeen |
| Sheep Lake Reservoir | 0 | reservoir | Aberdeen |
| Equalizing Reservoir | reservoir | Blackfoot |
IDFG Idaho Fishing Planner (list of Idaho waters), read November 7, 2026.
Rivers
Running water throughout Bingham County
- Blackfoot RiverIDFG recommended water, 1 launch, 6 USGS gauges, 133 mi Planner length
- Portneuf RiverIDFG recommended water, 4 USGS gauges, 117.2 mi Planner length
- McTucker CreekIDFG recommended water, 3.6 mi Planner length
- Snake River1 launch, 14 USGS gauges
- Willow Creek4 USGS gauges, 74.7 mi Planner length
- Ross Fork Snake River47.4 mi Planner length
- Sand Creek (Bingham County)1 USGS gauge, 35.3 mi Planner length
- Spring Creek (Bannock County)1 USGS gauge, 15.7 mi Planner length
Further IDFG-listed streams in Bingham County (93)
- Grays Lake Outlet44.2 mi
- Meadow Creek37.1 mi
- Great Western Canal25.7 mi
- Homer Creek25.2 mi
- Brush Creek16.8 mi
- Crane Creek (Bingham County)14.9 mi
- Eastern Idaho Slough13.1 mi
- South Fork Ross Fork12.1 mi
- Henry Creek12 mi
- Wolverine Creek11.1 mi
- Lincoln Creek10.5 mi
- Watson Slough9.5 mi
- Miner Creek9.2 mi
- Clear Creek9.1 mi
- Danielson Creek9.1 mi
- Grave Creek8.9 mi
- Farmer Creek8.8 mi
- Taylor Creek8.6 mi
- Rawlins Creek8.5 mi
- Little Sand Creek8.4 mi
- Poison Creek8 mi
- Sellars Creek7.6 mi
- Poison Creek7.5 mi
- Wearyrick Ditch7.5 mi
- Bavahope Naokwaide7.4 mi
- Birch Creek7.4 mi
- Big Jimmy Creek7.2 mi
- Jeff Cabin Creek7.1 mi
- Wood Creek7.1 mi
- Cedar Creek6.9 mi
- Indian Creek6.9 mi
- Mud Creek6.9 mi
- New Lavaside Ditch6.9 mi
- Mill Creek6.6 mi
- Little Indian Ditch6.5 mi
- Cedar Creek6.3 mi
- Crooked Creek6.3 mi
- Dry Fork Henry Creek6.3 mi
- Sunday Creek6.3 mi
- Garden Creek6 mi
- Ross Fork5.9 mi
- Jones Creek5.7 mi
- Supon Creek5.7 mi
- Horse Creek5.5 mi
- Just Canal5.5 mi
- Hancock Creek5.4 mi
- Lava Creek5.3 mi
- Rock Creek5.3 mi
- Garden Creek5.2 mi
- Jim Creek5 mi
- Long Valley Creek5 mi
- West Fork Crooked Creek4.7 mi
- Beaver Creek4.6 mi
- Duncan Ditch4.5 mi
- Lateral H4.5 mi
- South Fork Sellars Creek4.5 mi
- Deadman Creek4.3 mi
- Trail Creek (Bingham County)4.3 mi
- South Fork Cold Creek4.2 mi
- Lateral E3.8 mi
- Spring Creek (Bingham County)3.8 mi
- Deer Creek3.7 mi
- Horse Creek3.7 mi
- Short Creek3.7 mi
- Cold Creek3.5 mi
- Gibson Drain3.5 mi
- Pack Saddle Creek3.5 mi
- Reed Creek3.4 mi
- Seventy Creek3.4 mi
- Sheep Creek3.4 mi
- Alley Lyons Creek3.2 mi
- Chicken Creek3.2 mi
- Deer Creek3.2 mi
- Monson Lateral3.2 mi
- Red Rock Creek3.2 mi
- Riverton Ditch3.2 mi
- Strawberry Creek3.2 mi
- Middle Creek3.1 mi
- Paradise Creek3 mi
- Wilson Creek2.9 mi
USGS gauges posting from Bingham County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Snake River Nr Shelley Id | 2,460 cfs, 5.43 ft gage height | Nov 12 7:15 pm |
| Snake River At Blackfoot Id | 2,200 cfs, 5.18 ft gage height | Nov 12 7:15 pm |
| Snake River Nr Blackfoot Id | 2,070 cfs, 2.73 ft gage height | Nov 12 7:15 pm |
| Spring Creek At Sheepskin Rd Nr Fort Hall Id | 233 cfs, 4.83 ft gage height | Nov 12 7:00 pm |
| Blackfoot River And Bypass Channel Nr Blackfoot Id | 106 cfs | Nov 12 6:30 pm |
| Blackfoot River Below North Canal At Blackfoot Id | 101 cfs, 2.96 ft gage height | Nov 12 7:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
IDFG Idaho Fishing Planner (list of Idaho waters), read November 7, 2026. Stream lengths as printed in the Planner; USGS gauges live.
Stocking
Planted fish across Bingham County
Planner pages for Bingham County water print 1,233 stocking rows, 11,300,944 fish across 8 waters.
- American Falls ReservoirRainbow Trout – Triploid, 73,947 fish, Fingerling (3-6 inches), October 30, 2026
- American Falls ReservoirRainbow Trout – Triploid, 73,962 fish, Fingerling (3-6 inches), October 29, 2026
- American Falls ReservoirRainbow Trout – Triploid, 73,640 fish, Fingerling (3-6 inches), October 28, 2026
- Snake RiverRainbow Trout – Triploid, 500 fish, Catchable (12-14 inches), October 27, 2026
- Blackfoot ReservoirRainbow Trout – Triploid, 2,445 fish, Catchable (12-14 inches), October 26, 2026
- Blackfoot ReservoirRainbow Trout – Triploid, 17,591 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), October 23, 2026
- Snake RiverRainbow Trout – Triploid, 21,576 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), October 22, 2026
- Snake RiverRainbow Trout – Triploid, 5,846 fish, Catchable (12-14 inches), October 21, 2026
- Portneuf RiverRainbow Trout – Triploid, 1,200 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), October 14, 2026
- Portneuf RiverRainbow Trout – Triploid, 1,806 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), September 15, 2026
- Blackfoot ReservoirRainbow Trout – Triploid, 67,800 fish, Fry (0-3 inches), September 1, 2026
- Blackfoot ReservoirRainbow Trout – Triploid, 184,416 fish, Fry (0-3 inches), August 31, 2026
Stocking rows as printed on the IDFG Fishing Planner water pages (date, species, number and size as listed), read November 7, 2026. Newest releases first.
Access
IDFG, BLM and Forest Service sites in Bingham County
- Cherry Plant boat ramplaunch site, IDFG, boating access, ramp
- Ferry Butte boat ramplaunch site, IDFG, boating access, ramp, restroom
- Firth Bridge boat ramplaunch site, IDFG, boating access, ramp, restroom
- Firth City Park launchlaunch site, IDFG, boating access
- McTucker Pond launch on McTucker Pond #8McTucker Pond #8, IDFG, boating access, dock, restroom, camping
- Poison Creek boat ramp on Blackfoot ReservoirBlackfoot Reservoir, IDFG, boating access, ramp, camping
- Porterville Bridge boat ramplaunch site, IDFG, boating access, ramp, restroom
- Riverton boat ramplaunch site, IDFG, boating access, restroom
- Shelley Park boat rampShelley Pond, IDFG, boating access, ramp, restroom
- Sportsman Park boat ramplaunch site, IDFG, boating access, ramp, dock, restroom, camping
- Springfield Lake boat rampSpringfield Lake, IDFG, boating access, ramp, dock, restroom
- Twin Bridges boat ramp (south)launch site, IDFG, boating access, ramp
Bingham County fishing access without a ramp (3)
- Crystal Springs Pondfishing access, dock, restroom
- Pingree fishing accessfishing access
- Rose Pondfishing access, restroom
IDFG Fishing and Boating Access Sites layer (ArcGIS service), read November 7, 2026. BLM and Forest Service points as published; lanes and ramp counts are not fields in any layer.
Regulations
Region bag limits that cover most Bingham County water
For most Bingham County lakes and creeks the IDFG Southeast Region limits apply; a few waters sit in a neighbouring region. By Idaho Code 36-416, residents owe $28.75 and nonresidents $106.25 for the annual fishing license, with vendor fees on top at the counter.
| Group | Rule as printed |
|---|---|
| Bass | Bass limit is 6, both species combined; None under 14 inches |
| Brook Trout | Brook Trout limit is 25; Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules – if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they apply when fishing for Brook Trout |
| Cisco | Cisco limit is 30 |
| Kokanee | Kokanee limit is 6 |
| Sturgeon | Sturgeon – catch-and-release; Sturgeon must not be removed from the water and must be released upon landing; Barbless hooks, sliding swivel device to secure a weight, and a lighter test line to secure weight to sliding swivel device are required. See fishing regulations for details |
| Tiger Muskie | Tiger Muskie limit is 2, none under 40 inches |
| Trout | Trout limit is 6, all species combined; In rivers and streams, only 2 of the 6 trout may be Cutthroat Trout; Brook Trout are listed separately |
| Whitefish | Whitefish limit is 25; Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules – if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they apply when fishing for whitefish |
| Protected Nongame Fish | May not be harvested or possessed (also known as Green Sucker) |
| All Other Fish Species | No bag, length or possession limit |
Other waters here follow the IDFG Upper Snake Region table. Every region table
Planner rule blocks inside Bingham County (9)
- American Falls ReservoirBass limit is 2, any size
- Blackfoot ReservoirTrout limit is 6, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout
- Blackfoot RiverAll Waters Open All Year
- McTucker CreekAll Waters Open All Year
- Portneuf RiverAll Waters Open All Year
- Rose PondElectric motors only
- Ross Fork Snake RiverAll Waters Open All Year
- Snake RiverAll Waters Open All Year
- Springfield LakeTrout limit is 2, none under 20 inches
Region bag limits from Idaho Fishing Seasons and Rules, 2025-2027 for the Southeast Region, as printed on IDFG Fishing Planner water pages (the brochure PDF on idfg.idaho.gov was unreachable during site maintenance), read November 7, 2026. Fishing license fees as set in Idaho Code 36-416 (statute; IDFG sale prices add vendor and processing fees), read November 7, 2026.
Local help
Bait, flies and hired help in Bingham County
Gem State tackle counters in Bingham County
- CAL Ranch Blackfootsporting goods store, Blackfoot
Yellow Pages and chain store listings, guide listings (city of business); retrieved November 7, 2026.
Nearby
Close around Bingham County
Bingham County communities by size
- Blackfootpop. 12,346
- Shelleypop. 4,785
- Aberdeenpop. 1,756
- Morelandpop. 1,264
Idaho county pages around Bingham County
- Bannock County37 miles south
- Jefferson County40 miles north
- Bonneville County41 miles east
- Power County43 miles southwest
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Photos
Reservoirs, alpine lakes and canyon runs close to Bingham County, in pictures
Photo: JF Hobbs, CC BY 3.0
Photo: Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Answers
Water across Bingham County, in questions
Can I put a drift boat in somewhere in Bingham County?
Count 12 launch sites, run as 12 IDFG.
Which Bingham County reservoir tops the IDFG acreage list?
American Falls Reservoir, at 55,291 acres in the IDFG Fishing Planner.
What ends up on the stringer around Bingham County?
Rainbow trout lead the count of lake pages within 50 miles, followed by cutthroat trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass.
Which Idaho stores sell Bingham County anglers their bait and flies?
Try CAL Ranch Blackfoot; the list holds 1.
Are any outfitters based in Bingham County?
No guide listing names this county.
Which Idaho town runs the business of Bingham County?
Blackfoot hosts the county offices.
What does Idaho Code 36-416 set for a visiting angler fishing Bingham County?
By Idaho Code 36-416, residents owe $28.75 and nonresidents $106.25 for the annual fishing license, with vendor fees on top at the counter.
Which Idaho county guide should Bingham County anglers try after this one?
Closest by centre point: Bannock County, Jefferson County and Bonneville County.
Which IDFG region holds most Bingham County water?
The IDFG Southeast Region holds 91% of the listed water here.
Which IDFG special rules apply to Bingham County water?
The Planner prints special rules for 9 county waters with a page here, starting with American Falls Reservoir; the list above shows the first ones.
Is there stocked water in Bingham County?
1,233 IDFG releases listed on Planner pages, 11,300,944 fish; the newest went into American Falls Reservoir on Oct. 30, 2026.
Plan an Idaho weekend of fishing in Bingham County
Lake pages list launches, stocking and IDFG game fish.