Guide To Fishing At Cascade Reservoir

AKA: Lake Cascade

Boasting a wide variety of fish species, Cascade Reservoir is an anglers paradise. This 27,000-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, at Cascade, ID is literally surrounded by roadways providing access for fishing from the bank, portage of canoes or kayaks and sightseeing.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Nearby Lodging
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

And, there are 86 miles of shoreline to explore. At an elevation 4,830 feet above sea level it supports both warm-water and cold-water fish species and even offers ice fishing opportunities when ice conditions allow in winter. Numerous boat ramps allow for launch of fishing boats and pleasure boats with no HP restrictions. The primary targets for anglers these days include crappie, bass, catfish, salmon, trout, bluegill and yellow perch. Both salmon and trout are stocked with regularity.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, rainbow trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, coho salmon, kokanee salmon and tiger muskie at Lake Cascade in Idaho.

Primary fish species residing in Cascade Reservoir

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Cascade Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Lake Cascade Sport & Marine
Rentals: Fishing boats, pontoons, canoes and kayaks
208 382-4277

Mountain Meadow Adventure Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
208 325-1500

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Blue Heron Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Lakeshore Drive, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Boulder Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Hereford Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Campbell Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off 422A Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Donnely Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Dawn Drive, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

French Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off W Mountain Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Lake Cascade Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Lakeshore Drive, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Lake Cascade Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Shore Drive, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Pine Lakes Beach Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Hall Lane, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a gravel parking.

Poison Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off W Mountain Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Rainbow Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off W Mountain Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Siscra Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Siscra Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Sugarloaf Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, at Sugarloaf Campground, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.