Oxford Slough Fishing
A 2,325-acre Idaho lake in Bannock and Franklin counties.
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Before a first trip to Oxford Slough
IDFG gives Oxford Slough 2,325 acres of water within Bannock and Franklin counties. Its brochure region is the IDFG Southeast Region. The closest Census town is Preston, about 12 miles off. Its drainage, as IDFG words it: Bear River Drainage.
The agency access layers list no ramp here.
Surface acres as listed in the IDFG Idaho Fishing Planner (water page), read November 7, 2026. Census 2020 places.
Ramps that reach Oxford Slough
With no ramp listed at Oxford Slough, carry a light boat in or tow to a nearby site.
Backup ramps for Oxford Slough
- Twin Lakes Reservoir boat rampTwin Lakes Reservoir, 3 miles south
- Treasureton Reservoir boat rampTreasureton Reservoir, 7 miles east
- Condie Reservoir boat rampCondie Reservoir, 7 miles east
- Deep Creek Reservoir boat rampDeep Creek Reservoir, 10 miles west
- Foster Reservoir boat rampFoster Reservoir, 11 miles southeast
- Devil Creek Reservoir boat rampDevil Creek Reservoir, 12 miles west
IDFG access sites close to Oxford Slough
- Winder Reservoir fishing accessWinder Reservoir, 7 miles
- Crowther Reservoir fishing access on Crowthers ReservoirCrowthers Reservoir, 14 miles
IDFG Fishing and Boating Access Sites layer, BLM Idaho recreation site points and USDA Forest Service recreation opportunities (EDW), read November 7, 2026.
How many fish you can keep from Oxford Slough
| Group | Region 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; 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 |
Region lines for the IDFG Southeast Region apply at Oxford Slough except where noted below.
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 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.
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For more elbow room, Twin Lakes Reservoir (Franklin County) offers 437 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Region | Recommended fish | Launch sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Slough | 2,325 | Southeast Region | 0 | 0 | |
| Swan Lake (Bannock County) | 3 miles north | 62 | Southeast Region | 0 | 0 |
| Twin Lakes Reservoir (Franklin County) | 4 miles south | 437 | Southeast Region | 5 | 1 |
| Condie Reservoir | 7 miles east | 86 | Southeast Region | 3 | 1 |
| Treasureton Reservoir | 7 miles east | 152 | Southeast Region | 1 | 1 |
| Winder Reservoir | 7 miles southeast | 76 | Southeast Region | 4 | 0 |
IDFG Idaho Fishing Planner and the agency access layers, read November 7, 2026.
Close to Oxford Slough
Reservoirs and lakes neighbouring Oxford Slough
- Swan Lake (Bannock County)3 miles north
- Twin Lakes Reservoir (Franklin County)4 miles south
- Condie Reservoir7 miles east
- Treasureton Reservoir7 miles east
- Winder Reservoir7 miles southeast
Gear shops Oxford Slough anglers lean on
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 1844 Hurley Drbait and tackle shop, Pocatello
- Morning Star Lanyardsbait and tackle shop, Pocatello
- Nirvana on the Fly Officefly shop, Pocatello
- Sportsman's Warehouse Pocatellosporting goods store, Pocatello
- CAL Ranch Chubbucksporting goods store, Chubbuck
Outfitters listed near Oxford Slough
- Portneuf River Outfittersfishing guide, Pocatello, (208) 232-4776
Overnight towns for anglers bound for Oxford Slough
- Preston11 miles
- Malad City14 miles
- Franklin19 miles
Oxford Slough, broken out by county
- Bannock Countyseat: Pocatello
- Franklin Countyseat: Preston
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Reservoirs, alpine lakes and canyon runs close to Oxford Slough, in pictures
Photo: JF Hobbs, CC BY 3.0
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Before you load the truck for Oxford Slough
Where in Idaho is Oxford Slough?
Look in Bannock and Franklin counties, about 12 miles from Preston.
What size does the Planner give Oxford Slough?
Near 2,325 acres.
Which listed launch suits a first trip to Oxford Slough?
Paddle in, or use a launch nearby.
Which species are on record at Oxford Slough?
IDFG publishes no species list for it here.
Does IDFG print special rules for Oxford Slough?
Under the IDFG Southeast Region block: 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.
Do I need an Idaho license to fish Oxford Slough?
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 IDFG plant fish in Oxford Slough?
It has no stocking history on the Planner.
Who sells flies and worms close to Oxford Slough?
Stop at Dick's Sporting Goods, 1844 Hurley Dr in the same county.
Plan a Gem State trip around Oxford Slough
Check the bag limit before a fish goes in the cooler.