Lake Lowell Fishing
A 8,826-acre Idaho lake in Canyon County.
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Sizing up Lake Lowell
In Canyon County, Lake Lowell takes up 8,826 acres on the IDFG listing. The national hydrography puts its surface near 8,261 feet. It is a IDFG Southwest Region (Nampa subregion) water on the Planner. Count on around 6 miles of driving to reach Nampa. Where the water goes, per the Planner: Boise River Drainage. Among IDFG picks, it is a Recommended Fishing Water.
Its shoreline carries no ramp in the data we use. Region limits change here through 2 special rule lines. Stocking history runs to 107 stocking records from 1968 on. IDFG notes a boat ramp, dock, toilet and accessible facilities here. The Planner shows an eating advisory here.
Surface acres as listed in the IDFG Idaho Fishing Planner (water page), read November 7, 2026. Elevation from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset and GNIS for the matched lake outline, read November 7, 2026. Census 2020 places.
Species turned up in Lake Lowell surveys
Planner game fish, survey finds and stocked fish at Lake Lowell:
Species from IDFG sampling at Lake Lowell
- Largemouth Basssurvey 2023
- Black Crappiesurvey 2022
- Bluegillsurvey 2022
- Brown Bullheadsurvey 2022
- Channel Catfishsurvey 2022
- Common Carpsurvey 2022
- Largescale Suckersurvey 2022
- Oriental Weatherfishsurvey 2022
- Pumpkinseedsurvey 2022
- Smallmouth Basssurvey 2022
- Yellow Perchsurvey 2022
- White Crappiesurvey 2009
- Crappiesurvey 2008
- Kokaneesurvey 2008
- Northern Pikeminnowsurvey 2007
Survey lists include nongame fish such as suckers and dace.
IDFG Idaho Fishing Planner water page, read November 7, 2026.
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Lake Lowell has no launch in our layers; options nearby are below.
Launches a short trailer pull from Lake Lowell
- Marsing boat rampboating access, ramp, restroom, 7 miles southwest
- Trappers Flat boat rampboating access, ramp, restroom, 7 miles southwest
- Map Rock boat rampboating access, ramp, restroom, 10 miles south
- Bernards Landingboating access, ramp, dock, restroom, 11 miles south
- Clarks Island launchboating access, 11 miles west
- Duff Lane boat rampDuff Lane Pond, 11 miles north
Foot access within reach of Lake Lowell
- Wilson Springs fishing access on Wilson Springs North PondWilson Springs North Pond, 6 miles
- Claytonia fishing accessClaytonia Pond, 8 miles
- Airport fishing accessfishing access, 10 miles
- Caldwell Ponds fishing accessfishing access, dock, restroom, 10 miles
The Planner marks a motor restriction on this water.
IDFG Fishing and Boating Access Sites layer, BLM Idaho recreation site points and USDA Forest Service recreation opportunities (EDW), read November 7, 2026.
Recent plants in Lake Lowell
The Planner holds 107 stocking rows for Lake Lowell, from 1968 to 2026; the newest are below.
- Tiger MuskellungeTiger Muskellunge, 274 fish, Catchable (12-14 inches), November 3, 2026
- Tiger MuskellungeTiger Muskellunge, 1,235 fish, Catchable (15-19 inches), November 3, 2026
- Channel CatfishChannel Catfish, 4,972 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), August 11, 2026
- Tiger MuskellungeTiger Muskellunge, 7,115 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), May 20, 2026
- Tiger MuskellungeTiger Muskellunge, 1,721 fish, Catchable (12-14 inches), November 4, 2025
- Tiger MuskellungeTiger Muskellunge, 3,031 fish, Catchable (12-14 inches), October 20, 2025
- Channel CatfishChannel Catfish, 5,130 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), July 22, 2025
- Tiger MuskellungeTiger Muskellunge, 627 fish, Catchable (12-14 inches), October 4, 2024
- Channel CatfishChannel Catfish, 5,038 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), July 24, 2024
Stocking rows as printed on the IDFG Fishing Planner page (date, species, number and size as listed), read November 7, 2026.
Idaho region limits that cover Lake Lowell
| Group | Region rule as printed |
|---|---|
| Bass | Bass limit is 6, both species combined; None under 12 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 |
| Bull Trout | Bull Trout – catch-and-release |
| Kokanee | Kokanee limit is 6 |
| Salmon | Spring and summer Chinook Salmon seasons and limits are set by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission and issued in separate brochures; Seasons and limits for fall Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon can be found here; Sockeye Salmon fishing is illegal. Defined as ocean-run Oncorhynchus nerka longer than 14 inches in the Snake River drainage below Hells Canyon Dam, the Salmon River drainage (excluding above Mosquito Flat Dam) |
| Steelhead | Defined as Rainbow Trout longer than 20 inches in the Salmon River drainage (excluding lakes and reservoirs). Between Hells Canyon Dam and Oxbow Dam and the Boise River from its mouth upstream to Barber Dam during steelhead seasons, steelhead are Rainbow Trout over 20 inches with the adipose fin clipped (as evidenced by a healed scar); Fishing for steelhead is prohibited unless a steelhead season is specifically open |
| 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; Chinook Salmon and steelhead placed in ponds are counted in the trout bag limit; Bull Trout and Brook Trout are listed separately |
| Walleye | No bag, length, or possession limits. Harvest is encouraged (Stocked illegally in this Region. May be harmful to existing fisheries.) |
| 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 |
| All Other Fish Species | No bag, length, or possession limits |
On Lake Lowell, start with the IDFG Southwest Region table and then read the water's own lines.
Where Lake Lowell departs from the region table
| Rule as printed |
|---|
| January 1 to June 30 – bass – catch-and-release |
| July 1 to December 31 – bass limit is 2, none between 12 and 16 inches |
Special rules printed for Lake Lowell on its IDFG Fishing Planner page (Idaho Fishing Seasons and Rules, 2025-2027), read November 7, 2026.
Fishing here takes an Idaho fishing license; Idaho Code 36-416 sets the annual statutory fee at $28.75 for residents and $106.25 for nonresidents, and steelhead or salmon fishing takes its own permit.
Region bag limits from Idaho Fishing Seasons and Rules, 2025-2027 for the Southwest 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.
Neighbouring water and Lake Lowell in one table
Water Ski Pond is the heavyweight of the set at 35 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Region | Recommended fish | Launch sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Lowell | 8,826 | Southwest Region | 7 | 0 | |
| Wilson Springs North Pond | 6 miles east | 7 | Southwest Region | 3 | 0 |
| Claytonia Pond | 8 miles west | 26 | Southwest Region | 3 | 0 |
| Caldwell Rotary Pond | 9 miles north | 17 | Southwest Region | 4 | 0 |
| Water Ski Pond | 10 miles north | 35 | Southwest Region | 0 | 0 |
| Duff Lane Pond | 11 miles north | 5.3 | Southwest Region | 3 | 1 |
IDFG Idaho Fishing Planner and the agency access layers, read November 7, 2026.
Minutes from Lake Lowell
Nearby still water worth trying from Lake Lowell
- Wilson Springs North Pond6 miles east
- Claytonia Pond8 miles west
- Caldwell Rotary Pond9 miles north
- Water Ski Pond10 miles north
- Duff Lane Pond11 miles north
Bait and tackle counters for Lake Lowell
- Dream Drifter Adventuresbait and tackle shop, Nampa, 4 miles
- Aqua Designbait and tackle shop, Nampa, 5 miles
- Bi-Mart Nampasporting goods store, Nampa, 5 miles
- Lake Lowell Service & Grocerybait and tackle shop, Caldwell, 5 miles
- Worm Factorybait and tackle shop, Nampa, 5 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 16905 N Marketplace Blvdbait and tackle shop, Nampa, 6 miles
County pages for Lake Lowell
- Canyon Countyseat: Caldwell
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Trip questions about Lake Lowell, sorted
What part of the Gem State holds Lake Lowell?
The water is in Canyon County, about 6 miles from Nampa.
How much surface does Lake Lowell cover?
About 8,826 acres, at about 8,261 feet.
Which launch is nearest Lake Lowell?
None is recorded in the layers; see the ramps nearby.
What fish are in Lake Lowell?
Recommended game fish: bluegill / pumpkinseed / sunfish, bullhead catfish, largemouth bass, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, catfish and white crappie.
What daily limit applies at Lake Lowell?
Under the IDFG Southwest Region block: Trout limit is 6, all species combined; Chinook Salmon and steelhead placed in ponds are counted in the trout bag limit; Bull Trout and Brook Trout are listed separately. Its special rules sit in the limits band.
Can a visitor from out of state fish Lake Lowell?
Fishing here takes an Idaho fishing license; Idaho Code 36-416 sets the annual statutory fee at $28.75 for residents and $106.25 for nonresidents, and steelhead or salmon fishing takes its own permit.
Does Lake Lowell get hatchery fish?
The stocking band shows 107 rows, newest Tiger Muskellunge, 274 fish, Catchable (12-14 inches), November 3, 2026.
Is there a bait shop on the road to Lake Lowell?
Dream Drifter Adventures, about 4 miles away is first on our Idaho list.
Does Lake Lowell carry a consumption advisory?
IDFG lists an advisory notice; see its Planner page.
Circle a free Saturday for Lake Lowell
Region limits, statutory fees and special rules are on the license page.