Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir Fishing
A 2,753-acre Idaho reservoir in Twin Falls County.
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An opening look at Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
Spread over 2,753 acres, Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir sits in Twin Falls County by the Planner figure. Expect about 16,427 feet of elevation at the water, per USGS mapping. Regional biologists of the IDFG Magic Valley Region oversee it. Filer, some 30 miles distant, is the nearest town. IDFG location note: Flows into the Salmon Falls Creek. IDFG tags it a Recommended Fishing Water, and a Family Fishing Water too.
Agency layers show no put-in on it. 596 stocking records appear on its Planner page, the oldest from 1968. The facility line reads: boat ramp, toilet, campground and accessible facilities.
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.
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Fish tied to Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir in IDFG data, recommended game fish first:
IDFG sampling results for Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
- Brown Troutsurvey 2023
- Largescale Suckersurvey 2023
- Northern Pikeminnowsurvey 2023
- Rainbow Troutsurvey 2023
- Smallmouth Basssurvey 2023
- Spottail Shinersurvey 2023
- Walleyesurvey 2023
- White Crappiesurvey 2023
- Yellow Perchsurvey 2023
- Yellow Troutsurvey 2023
- Bridgelip Suckersurvey 2013
- Chiselmouth Chubsurvey 2013
- Crappiesurvey 2013
- Rainbow x Cutthroat Troutsurvey 2010
- Black Crappiesurvey 2008
- Catostomus sp.survey 2006
Not every surveyed fish is a game fish.
IDFG Idaho Fishing Planner water page, read November 7, 2026.
Getting a boat wet on Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
No launch on Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir shows in the agency layers; the closest listed sites follow.
Launch sites a short haul from Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
- Cedar Creek Reservoir boat rampCedar Creek Reservoir, 9 miles northwest
The Planner lists no motor restriction here.
IDFG Fishing and Boating Access Sites layer, BLM Idaho recreation site points and USDA Forest Service recreation opportunities (EDW), read November 7, 2026.
Hatchery fish added to Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
IDFG lists 596 releases into Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir (1968 to 2026); recent ones follow.
- SteelheadSteelhead, 42,998 fish, Fingerling (3-6 inches), September 30, 2026
- SteelheadSteelhead, 38,721 fish, Fingerling (3-6 inches), September 29, 2026
- Rainbow Trout (triploid)Rainbow Trout – Triploid, 9,643 fish, Catchable (12-14 inches), September 23, 2026
- SteelheadSteelhead, 74,250 fish, Fingerling (3-6 inches), September 18, 2026
- Rainbow Trout (triploid)Rainbow Trout – Triploid, 3,948 fish, Catchable (12-14 inches), September 15, 2026
- Rainbow Trout (triploid)Rainbow Trout – Triploid, 8,319 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), March 18, 2026
- Rainbow Trout (triploid)Rainbow Trout – Triploid, 9,225 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), March 17, 2026
- SteelheadSteelhead, 39,200 fish, Fingerling (3-6 inches), September 15, 2025
- Rainbow Trout (triploid)Rainbow Trout – Triploid, 13,552 fish, Catchable (12-14 inches), August 13, 2025
- Yellow PerchYellow Perch, 502 fish, Fingerling (3-6 inches), June 23, 2025
Stocking rows as printed on the IDFG Fishing Planner page (date, species, number and size as listed), read November 7, 2026.
Keeping fish at Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
| 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 |
| 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 | Walleye limit is 6 |
| 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 |
Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir follows the IDFG Magic Valley Region limits unless its own rules say otherwise.
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 Magic Valley 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.
Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir next to nearby lakes
Cedar Creek Reservoir leads this group on size, 870 acres by the Planner.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Region | Recommended fish | Launch sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir | 2,753 | Magic Valley Region | 7 | 0 | |
| Cedar Creek Reservoir | 9 miles northwest | 870 | Magic Valley Region | 1 | 1 |
| Deep Creek Reservoir (Twin Falls County) | 11 miles northeast | 93 | Magic Valley Region | 0 | 0 |
| Williams Reservoir | 18 miles northeast | 44 | Magic Valley Region | 0 | 0 |
| Bluegill Lake | 35 miles north | 7.9 | Magic Valley Region | 0 | 0 |
| Dierkes Lake | 36 miles northeast | 24 | Magic Valley Region | 3 | 0 |
IDFG Idaho Fishing Planner and the agency access layers, read November 7, 2026.
A short hop from Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
More Idaho lakes and reservoirs around Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
- Cedar Creek Reservoir9 miles northwest
- Deep Creek Reservoir (Twin Falls County)11 miles northeast
- Williams Reservoir18 miles northeast
- Bluegill Lake35 miles north
- Dierkes Lake36 miles northeast
Stores to hit before Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
- C n T enterprisebait and tackle shop, Kimberly
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 1939 Fillmore Stbait and tackle shop, Twin Falls
- Dry Creek Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Murtaugh
- Idaho Trout Fittersbait and tackle shop, Twin Falls
- Patriot Defensebait and tackle shop, Buhl
- Sierra, 851 Pole Line Rdbait and tackle shop, Twin Falls
Towns a reasonable drive from Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
- Filer30 miles
- Buhl31 miles
- Twin Falls32 miles
County guides that cover Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
- Twin Falls Countyseat: Twin Falls
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Benchland and bank around Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir, seen through a lens
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Loose ends to tie up before Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
Which county lines cross Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir?
Head for Twin Falls County, about 30 miles from Filer.
How many acres is Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir?
Roughly 2,753 acres, at about 16,427 feet.
Where do I launch a trailered boat at Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir?
No listed ramp; carry in a small craft or tow to a nearby site.
Which game fish does IDFG recommend at Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir?
IDFG points anglers to bluegill / pumpkinseed / sunfish, walleye, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, white crappie and cutbow – cutthroat x rainbow trout.
Is there a size limit on fish kept at Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir?
Under the IDFG Magic Valley Region block: Trout limit is 6, all species combined; In rivers and streams, only 2 of the 6 trout may be Cutthroat Trout; Bull Trout and Brook Trout are listed separately.
Where do I buy a license before Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir?
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.
How often is Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir stocked?
The Planner lists 596 rows, latest Steelhead, 42,998 fish, Fingerling (3-6 inches), September 30, 2026.
Which tackle counter on our Idaho list serves Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir?
Closest on our list: C n T enterprise in the same county.
Gas up and head for Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
Buy the Idaho license before the drive.