Fishing in Clark County, Idaho
County seat: Dubois. Population 790.
- 1lake pages
- 2launch sites
- 3river pages
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Clark County through an Idaho angler's windshield
The 2020 Census tallied 790 people in Clark County, whose seat is Dubois. The IDFG Upper Snake Region takes in 100% of the waters the Planner lists for the county; the remainder follows other region tables. Up high, IDFG lists 4 high mountain lakes.
1 lake and reservoirs here have a full page, together 8 Planner acres, led by Paul Reservoir. Boaters get 2 launch sites from the agency layers, split as 2 Forest Service. Without a boat, the IDFG layer offers 2 walk-in access sites.
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.
Clark County lakes, rivers and put-ins on a map
IDFG Fishing and Boating Access Sites, BLM and Forest Service launch points, Fishing Planner lake points (outlet) and stream midpoints. Checked November 2026.
Lake guides covering Clark County
| Lake | Acres | Launches | Kind | Game fish IDFG names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reservoir | 8 | 1 | reservoir | cutthroat trout, cutthroat trout – yellowstone |
Measured from Dubois, the next lake guides sit outside Clark County.
| Lake | From Dubois | Acres | Launches | Kind | Game fish IDFG names |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two-way Pond | 17 miles south | 64 | 0 | lake | |
| Sandhole Lake | 17 miles south | 142 | 0 | lake | |
| Rays Lake | 18 miles south | 193 | 0 | lake | |
| North Lake | 19 miles southwest | 764 | 0 | lake | |
| Mud Lake (Jefferson County) | 22 miles southwest | 3,095 | 2 | lake | bullhead, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish |
| Quayles Lake | 23 miles southeast | 149 | 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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Across lake guides inside 50 miles of Dubois, rainbow trout is named more than any other game fish.
IDFG Fishing Planner recommended game fish and stocking rows, counted per lake page within 50 miles; not a creel survey.
Other Clark County water listed by IDFG
A further 7 lakes in Clark County are listed but thin on facts.
| Water | Acres | Kind | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldous Lake | 4 | high mountain lake | St. Anthony |
| Divide Creek Lake | 4 | high mountain lake | St. Anthony |
| Hancock Lake | 4 | high mountain lake | St. Anthony |
| Threemile Reservoir | 3 | reservoir | St. Anthony |
| Salamander Lake | 2 | high mountain lake | St. Anthony |
| Antelope Lakes | 0 | lake | St. Anthony |
| Sheridan Reservoir | reservoir | St. Anthony |
4 of the county's lakes are high mountain water. Idaho high mountain lakes
IDFG Idaho Fishing Planner (list of Idaho waters), read November 7, 2026.
Creeks and forks of Clark County
- Birch CreekIDFG recommended water, 46 mi Planner length
- Camas Creek (Clark County)1 USGS gauge, 63.3 mi Planner length
- Medicine Lodge Creek1 USGS gauge, 42.7 mi Planner length
More creeks and forks of Clark County (215)
- Beaver Creek58.5 mi
- Sheridan Creek28.3 mi
- West Camas Creek24.9 mi
- Cottonwood Creek22 mi
- Deep Creek19.4 mi
- East Camas Creek19.4 mi
- Chandler Canyon18.2 mi
- Warm Springs Creek18.1 mi
- Spring Creek (Clark County)17.9 mi
- Ching Creek17.6 mi
- Middle Creek15.7 mi
- Campbell Gulch14.9 mi
- Dry Creek14 mi
- Crooked Creek12.4 mi
- Willow Creek11.9 mi
- Crab Creek11.8 mi
- West Fork Indian Creek11.5 mi
- Moose Creek11.2 mi
- North Creek11.2 mi
- Eightmile Canyon11 mi
- East Fork Dry Creek10.6 mi
- Cottonwood Creek10.3 mi
- Crooked Creek10.3 mi
- Rocky Creek10.3 mi
- Modoc Creek10 mi
- Divide Creek9.8 mi
- Tyler Canyon9.5 mi
- Nicholia Canyon9.2 mi
- Pleasant Valley Creek9 mi
- Webber Creek8.8 mi
- Timber Canyon8.7 mi
- Taylor Creek8.5 mi
- Blue Creek8.4 mi
- Saw Creek8.4 mi
- Surrett Canyon8.3 mi
- Edie Creek8.2 mi
- Reno Ditch8.2 mi
- Snaky Canyon7.9 mi
- East Fork Indian Creek7.8 mi
- Irving Creek7.8 mi
- Warm Creek7.8 mi
- Corral Creek7.1 mi
- Sawmill Canyon7.1 mi
- Warm Creek7 mi
- West Fork Rattlesnake Creek7 mi
- East Fork Rattlesnake Creek6.8 mi
- Grouse Canyon6.8 mi
- Thunder Gulch6.8 mi
- Bear Gulch6.6 mi
- Dry Creek6.4 mi
- Idaho Creek6.4 mi
- Myers Creek6.4 mi
- North Fork Pass Creek6.4 mi
- Horse Creek6.3 mi
- Reno Gulch6.3 mi
- Miners Creek6.2 mi
- Schneider Creek6.2 mi
- Indian Creek6.1 mi
- Juniper Gulch5.8 mi
- Long Creek5.8 mi
- Patelzick Creek5.8 mi
- Bloom Canyon5.7 mi
- Blue Canyon5.7 mi
- East Threemile Creek5.7 mi
- Pete Creek5.7 mi
- West Fork Cottonwood Creek5.7 mi
- Corral Canyon5.6 mi
- Corral Creek5.6 mi
- Spring Creek (Clark County)5.6 mi
- East Fork Cottonwood Creek5.5 mi
- Pass Creek5.5 mi
- Worthing Canyon5.5 mi
- Bare Canyon5.4 mi
- Gallagher Canyon5.4 mi
- Cow Creek5.3 mi
- Kaufman Gulch5.3 mi
- North Fork Fritz Creek5.2 mi
- Skull Canyon5.2 mi
- Spring Canyon5.2 mi
- Threemile Creek5.2 mi
Current discharge from Clark County gauges
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine Lodge Creek Nr Small Id | 21 cfs, 4.70 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:15 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.
What IDFG hatcheries put into Clark County
Across 2 waters, 377 IDFG releases put 974,729 fish into Clark County water.
- Paul ReservoirCutthroat Trout – Yellowstone, 7,544 fish, Fry (0-3 inches), September 15, 2026
- Birch CreekRainbow Trout – Triploid, 1,350 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), August 18, 2026
- Birch CreekRainbow Trout – Triploid, 1,296 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), July 21, 2026
- Birch CreekRainbow Trout – Triploid, 1,544 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), July 9, 2026
- Birch CreekRainbow Trout – Triploid, 1,470 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), June 18, 2026
- Birch CreekRainbow Trout – Triploid, 1,698 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), June 4, 2026
- Birch CreekRainbow Trout – Triploid, 2,457 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), May 20, 2026
- Birch CreekRainbow Trout – Triploid, 2,363 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), May 6, 2026
- Paul ReservoirCutthroat Trout – Yellowstone, 8,481 fish, Fingerling (3-6 inches), September 22, 2025
- Birch CreekRainbow Trout – Triploid, 2,106 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), August 6, 2025
- Birch CreekRainbow Trout – Triploid, 1,885 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), July 14, 2025
- Birch CreekRainbow Trout – Triploid, 1,406 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), June 25, 2025
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 inventory for Clark County
- Paul Reservoir launchPaul Reservoir, Forest Service, lake and pond fishing
- Aldous Lake launchlaunch site, Forest Service, lake and pond fishing
Bank sites across Clark County (2)
- Birch Creek fishing accessfishing access, restroom, camping
- Kaufman fishing accessfishing access, restroom, camping
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.
Nearest listed shops for Clark County
- House of Harropbait and tackle shop, Saint Anthony, 30 miles
- CAL Ranch Rexburgsporting goods store, Rexburg, 32 miles
- Targhee Sports Centerbait and tackle shop, Rexburg, 32 miles
- Idaho Fishing Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Rigby, 36 miles
- TRR – Henry's Fork Shuttle Servicebait and tackle shop, Ashton, 40 miles
Yellow Pages and chain store listings; straight-line miles from Dubois only for shops with an exact point.
Daily limits for Clark County water
Use the IDFG Upper Snake Region block as the starting point in Clark County, then look for a printed rule on the water itself. Budget the statutory $28.75 resident or $106.25 nonresident annual fishing fee from Idaho Code 36-416, plus whatever the vendor tacks on.
| Group | Rule as printed |
|---|---|
| Bass | Bass – no bag, length, or possession limits |
| 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 |
| Bull Trout | Bull trout – catch-and-release |
| Kokanee | Kokanee limit is 15 |
| 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; Bull Trout and Brook Trout are listed separately |
| Walleye | No bag, length, or possession limits, harvest is encouraged (Have not been stocked intentionally in this Region. May be harmful to existing fisheries.) |
| Whitefish | Whitefish limit is 25 – see Big Lost River exception; 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 including Bluehead Sucker | May not be harvested or possessed (also known as Green Sucker) |
| All Other Fish Species | No bag, length or possession limit |
Where Clark County water departs from the region table (1)
- Birch CreekAll Waters Open All Year
Region bag limits from Idaho Fishing Seasons and Rules, 2025-2027 for the Upper Snake 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.
Recent Idaho records near Clark County
Nothing in Clark County made the 2026 record announcements, but these nearby waters did.
| Species | Record | Kind | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout | 3.08 (pounds), 19 inches | certified weight | Henrys Lake | date not printed |
Idaho state record fish, read November 8, 2026. A partial list: records IDFG announced in 2026.
Beyond the edge of Clark County
Counties bordering Clark County
- Jefferson County34 miles south
- Fremont County43 miles east
- Madison County49 miles southeast
- Butte County58 miles southwest
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What Idaho anglers ask about Clark County
Do IDFG, BLM or the Forest Service run the launches in Clark County?
2 launch sites; 2 Forest Service.
Which Clark County reservoir shows the most acres?
Paul Reservoir, at 8 acres in the IDFG Fishing Planner.
What tops the game fish tally for Clark County?
Rainbow trout lead the count of lake pages within 50 miles, followed by yellow perch, channel catfish and brook trout.
Where does a Gem State angler restock in Clark County?
None inside the county; see the nearby shops.
Is there an Idaho fishing guide with a Clark County address?
No outfitter gives a city in the county.
Which Idaho town keeps the Clark County courthouse?
Dubois, home of the courthouse.
Which Idaho license covers a Clark County trip?
Budget the statutory $28.75 resident or $106.25 nonresident annual fishing fee from Idaho Code 36-416, plus whatever the vendor tacks on.
Which Idaho counties meet the Clark County boundary?
The list above starts with Jefferson County, Fremont County and Madison County.
Under which IDFG region is most Clark County fishing?
Most listed waters (100%) fall in the IDFG Upper Snake Region; region lines follow drainages.
Which Clark County lakes or creeks carry their own IDFG rule block?
The Planner prints special rules for 1 county water with a page here, starting with Birch Creek; the list above shows the first ones.
When was Clark County water last stocked?
377 IDFG releases listed on Planner pages, 974,729 fish; the newest went into Paul Reservoir on Sept. 15, 2026.
Fish the reservoirs and trout creeks of Clark County
Each launch opens with a directions link.