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Fished on the south west side beach just north of the boat ramp. Using worm and orange corky off the bottom. Caught two fish, one weighed 4.5 l... Continued
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American Falls Reservoir is a Reservoir in Power, Idaho.
Do you have a question about American Falls Reservoir, ask it here.
American Falls Reservoir is formed by American Falls Dam, which is a major facility on the Mindoka Project. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, Snake River Area Office, Bingham County; and the city of American Falls, this 87 square mile (56,000-acre) reservoir offers 100 miles of shoreline.
Built primarily as a water storge reservoir for irrigation, it also provides electric power and flood control protection. When completely full, the reservoir is the largest reservoir on the Snake River and in Idaho. Boating, canoeing, fishing, swimming, wildlife viewing, picnicking, jet boats, water skiing, wildlife viewing, and windsurfing are the major recreation activities at American Falls Reservoir, located in Southeastern Idaho.
American Fall's fish species include rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout, crappie, yellow perch, white fish, bullhead and channel catfish. Season open year-round, however the fishery is dependent upon the availability of water to maintain the minimum pool necessary to carry over fish from year to year.
Reservoir acre feet and total reservoir capacity and cubic feet/second release rates for rivers below Upper Snake River Basin reservoirs and select river locations are updated daily and graphically provided.
Site offers restrooms, three boat ramps at the southwest end of the reservoir and one north of the dam, campground, picnic tables, swimming, and a visitor center. The visitor center features displays about various aspects of Shoshone and Bannock Indian prehistoric, historic, and contemporary culture. Other displays exhibit memorabilia associated with the construction of Ameircan Falls dam.
Boat ramp elevations. Located near American Falls, adjacent to Interestate 86, the reservoir is easy to find. Numerous access sites, complete with ramps and docks, make it easy to use for boaters as well as shore anglers. Rainbow trout are by far the most popular fish in American Falls Reservoir. Fish weighing 5-6 pounds are not uncommon.
Address:
230 Collins Road
Boise,ID,83702-4520
Phone: 208-383-2200
Email: PNinfo@usbr.gov
Located north of the town of American Falls, with good access via Interstate 86 and State Route 39. State Route 39 rides the top of the reservoir's 9-story-high dam for over half a mile.
Idaho - American Falls Reservoir Fishing Report
Fished on the south west side beach just north of the boat ramp. Using worm and orange corky off the bottom. Caught two fish, one weighed 4.5 lbs an... Continued
Solar Lunar Best Fishing Times - American Falls Reservoir, Idaho
American Falls Reservoir, Idaho - Solar Lunar Chart - May 25, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | Waxing Crescent | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 3:59 Transit 11:28 Set 18:58 | Fish Major Periods 14:52 - 17:22 0:00 - 0:00 | Activity Minor Periods 22:02 - 23:32 7:34 - 9:04 | Day Rating |
American Falls Reservoir, Idaho - Solar Lunar Chart - May 26, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | Waxing Crescent | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 3:58 Transit 11:28 Set 18:59 | Fish Major Periods 15:40 - 18:10 0:08 - 2:38 | Activity Minor Periods 0:00 - 0:00 8:37 - 10:07 | Day Rating |
American Falls Reservoir, Idaho - Solar Lunar Chart - May 27, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | Waxing Crescent | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 3:57 Transit 11:28 Set 19:00 | Fish Major Periods 16:27 - 18:57 0:55 - 3:25 | Activity Minor Periods 0:00 - 0:00 9:42 - 11:12 | Day Rating |
American Falls Reservoir, Idaho - Solar Lunar Chart - May 28, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | First Quarter at 12:20 | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 3:57 Transit 11:28 Set 19:00 | Fish Major Periods 17:14 - 19:44 1:42 - 4:12 | Activity Minor Periods 0:00 - 0:00 10:48 - 12:18 | Day Rating |
American Falls Reservoir, Idaho - Solar Lunar Chart - May 29, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | Waxing Gibbous | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 3:56 Transit 11:28 Set 19:01 | Fish Major Periods 18:03 - 20:33 3:30 - 6:00 | Activity Minor Periods 0:00 - 0:00 11:57 - 13:27 | Day Rating |
Businesses Located Near American Falls Reservoir
Bait and Tackle
- All Seasons Angler
- 509 E Oak St
- Pocatello, Idaho
- (208) 232-3042
- Portneuf River Outfitters
- 233 N Main St
- Pocatello, Idaho
- (208) 232-4776
Boating
- Inland Yacht Sales & Sailing
- 1185 W Alameda Rd
- Pocatello, Idaho
- (208) 237-5775
- M & M Products
- 335 Hiway Ave
- Chubbuck, Idaho
- (208) 238-0066
- Valley Fabricating Incorporated
- 454 W Highway 26
- Blackfoot, Idaho
- (208) 785-5393
Gas / Convenience Store
- Raft River Store
- Hc 76
- Am Falls, Idaho
- Jackson's Food
- 356 Lincoln St
- American Falls, Idaho
- (208) 226-2405
- Mr Petrol's Pantry
- 502 Fort Hall Ave
- American Falls, Idaho
- (208) 226-2199
Real Estate
- Mc Cune, Greg - Re/Max Country Real Estate Incorporated
- 812 E Clark St, #G
- Pocatello, Idaho
- (208) 234-4444
- Price, Ken - Price Real Estate
- 276 Washington St
- American Falls, Idaho
- (208) 226-7208
- Covington, Nate Agent - Price Real Estate
- 2842 Pocatello Ave
- American Falls, Idaho
- (208) 760-0288
Lodging
- Holiday Inn Pocatello Hotel
- 1399 Bench Rd
- Pocatello, Idaho
- (877) 786-9480
- American Motel
- 2814 Pocatello Ave
- American Falls, Idaho
- (208) 226-7271
- Willow Bay Recreation Area
- 2830 Marina Rd
- American Falls, Idaho
- (208) 226-2688































