Fishing near Eagle, Idaho
Ada County, population 30,346.
- 3 milesto nearest lake page
- 3launches nearby
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Lakes and rivers that start at Eagle
30,346 people lived in Eagle in 2020, a city within Ada County. The closest lake with its own page is Eagle Island Park Pond, roughly 3 miles to the west. That lake falls in the IDFG Southwest Region, so its region table is the one to read first. For open water, Lake Harbor Pond leads with 32 acres.
Boats go in at Duff Lane boat ramp, about 12 miles from town. For a river, the Boise River, Eagle Island South Channel lies around 2 miles out. Shore anglers head about 3 miles to Eagle Hatchery fishing access. For planted fish, Eagle Island Park Pond sits about 3 miles away; its newest release is dated Oct. 16, 2025.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Eagle; miles are straight lines.
IDFG lake pages ranked by miles from Eagle
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Kind | Game fish IDFG names |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Island Park Pond | 3 miles west | 11 | 0 | lake | bluegill and sunfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout |
| Lake Harbor Pond | 5 miles southeast | 32 | 0 | lake | |
| Veterans Park Pond | 7 miles southeast | 18 | 0 | lake | bluegill and sunfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout |
| Star City Pond West | 7 miles west | 18 | 0 | lake | smallmouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, rainbow trout |
| Esther Simplot Pond II | 7 miles southeast | 10 | 0 | lake | bluegill and sunfish, bullhead, largemouth bass |
| Esther Simplot Pond | 7 miles southeast | 13 | 0 | lake | rainbow trout, tiger trout, bluegill and sunfish |
Surface acres as listed in the IDFG Idaho Fishing Planner, read November 7, 2026.
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- Boise River, Eagle Island South Channel2 miles, IDFG recommended water, 7.2 mi Planner length
- Cottonwood Creek12 miles, 1 USGS gauge, 9.1 mi Planner length
- Fifteenmile Creek12 miles, 1 USGS gauge, 3.8 mi Planner length
- Mason Creek12 miles, 1 USGS gauge, 18.2 mi Planner length
Live discharge near Eagle
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Drain At Eagle, Id | 10 cfs, 10.69 ft gage height | Nov 8 6:00 pm |
| Boise River South Channel At Eagle Id | 213 cfs, 2.51 ft gage height | Nov 8 6:00 pm |
| Boise River At Glenwood Bridge Nr Boise Id | 242 cfs, 3.27 ft gage height | Nov 8 5:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 8, 2026 6:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
IDFG Idaho Fishing Planner (list of Idaho waters), read November 7, 2026. USGS gauges live.
Water access around Eagle on one map
- Duff Lane boat rampDuff Lane Pond, IDFG, 12 miles
- Sawyer Ponds boat ramplaunch site, IDFG, 14 miles
- Dick Knox Pond boat rampDick Knox Pond, IDFG, 14 miles
No-boat spots around Eagle
- Eagle Hatchery fishing accessfishing access, restroom, 3 miles
- Bent Lane Access Sitefishing access, 9 miles
- Lansing Lane fishing accessfishing access, 11 miles
- Midland Road fishing accessfishing access, 12 miles
- Airport fishing accessfishing access, 14 miles
- Emmett Airport Pondfishing access, restroom, 15 miles
IDFG Fishing and Boating Access Sites layer (ArcGIS service), read November 7, 2026. BLM and Forest Service launch points as published.
Recent hatchery releases close to Eagle
| Lake | Distance | Newest listed release |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Island Park Pond | 3 miles | Rainbow Trout – Triploid, 264 fish, Catchable (12-14 inches), October 16, 2025 |
| Star City Pond West | 7 miles | Rainbow Trout, 519 fish, Catchable (12-14 inches), June 5, 2026 |
| Esther Simplot Pond | 7 miles | Rainbow Trout, 850 fish, Catchable (12-14 inches), June 3, 2026 |
| Parkcenter Pond | 11 miles | Rainbow Trout – Triploid, 381 fish, Catchable (12-14 inches), June 15, 2026 |
The release column gives the most recent IDFG stocking at each lake.
Stocking rows as printed on the IDFG Fishing Planner water pages (date, species, number and size as listed), read November 7, 2026.
Gear stores serving Eagle
Shops around Eagle
- TRR Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Eagle, under a mile
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 3415 N Eagle Rdbait and tackle shop, Meridian, 4 miles
- Sierra, 2050 N Eagle Rdbait and tackle shop, Meridian, 5 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Meridiansporting goods store, Meridian, 5 miles
- Kokanee Tacklebait and tackle shop, Boise, 5 miles
- Dreams on the Flyfly shop, Meridian, 6 miles
- NW School of Fly Fishingfly shop, Boise, 6 miles
- Kokanut Fishing Tacklebait and tackle shop, Meridian, 6 miles
Yellow Pages and chain store listings (miles only for shops with an exact point), guide listings; retrieved November 7, 2026.
IDFG daily and size rules for a Eagle outing
Eagle Island Park Pond follows these IDFG Southwest Region rows; special rules on a water override them. 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 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 |
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.
Close around Eagle
Other towns near Eagle
- Garden City3 miles
- Hidden Springs5 miles
- Meridian6 miles
- Star7 miles
- Avimor7 miles
Which Idaho county guide lists Eagle
- Ada Countyseat: Boise
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Anglers bunking in Eagle ask these
Which Planner lake lies nearest the middle of Eagle?
Eagle Island Park Pond, 3 miles west.
How many miles from Eagle to a mapped launch?
Duff Lane boat ramp, 12 miles away.
Which IDFG access site is closest to Eagle?
Eagle Hatchery fishing access, about 3 miles.
Which Idaho tackle listing sits nearest Eagle?
TRR Outfitters lists a store under a mile from the town point.
Under which Idaho county does Eagle fall?
Ada County, with a county page of launches and lakes.
Which license covers a weekend near Eagle?
Nonresidents owe a statutory $106.25 for the annual Idaho fishing license.
Which lake tops the Planner acreage list for Eagle?
Lake Harbor Pond covers 32 acres and sits 5 miles out.
Which Idaho town guides border Eagle?
Closest: Garden City (3 miles), Hidden Springs (5 miles) and Meridian (6 miles).
Where is the nearest river page for Eagle?
Boise River, Eagle Island South Channel, about 2 miles away (IDFG recommended water, 7.2 mi Planner length).
Which lake near Eagle got hatchery fish?
Eagle Island Park Pond, 3 miles away, is the closest lake with an IDFG release on its Planner page.
Bunk in Eagle and fish Idaho water nearby
Every Planner lake and river above opens its own IDFG-sourced page.