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Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir

The Salmon Falls Dam was built in 1910 to provide irrigation water for farms but now is an important recreation site. The BLM operates Lud Drexler Park just above the dam.Anglers will find their prayers answered here, with plenty of brown trout, chinook and kokanee salmon, yellow perch, black crappie, channel catfish, small mouth bass, and walleye. This is the premier walleye fishery in Idaho, and trophy catches are common. There is ice fishing in January and February, and hunting for antelope…

  • State: Idaho
  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 42.03312000000005, -114.72131999999999

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Frequently asked questions

Is Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir reservable?

Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir?

Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir is located in Idaho. See the map for its exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir?

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