Fishing Crane Creek Reservoir
AKA: Crane Creek Lake
Popular Fish Species Crane Creek Reservoir, ID
White Crappie Fishing
A decent population of white crappie reside in Crane Creek Reservoir, as they are making a nice comeback this year. The fish population is healthy and crappie fishing is excellent. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate shallow brush and vegetation in Spring and Fall focusing on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out to as deep as 30 to 35 feet, as well as ledges near channels at these depths. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here.
Largemouth Bass Fishing
Fishing for largemouth bass at Crane Creek Reservoir is often slow, but there is a decent population here. These bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.
Bluegill Fishing
Fishing for bluegill is decent at Crane Creek Reservoir. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available.
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish at Crane Creek Reservoir in Idaho.
Isolated in the Idaho wild, Crane Creek Reservoir is worth the inconvenience to fish for big crappie, largemouth bass, catfish and sunfish. This 2,300-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, 7 miles southeast of Midvale, has over 15 miles of shoreline. Crane Creek Reservoir is home to rainbow trout, brown trout and largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish. There is a boat launch ramp, but virtually no other facilities. The lack of amenities and campgrounds leads to reduced fishing pressure, which enhances the prospects of those who do wet a line.
Primary fish species residing in Crane Creek Reservoir
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Crane Creek Reservoir Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: NO
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NO
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Crane Creek Reservoir Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Crane Creek Reservoir Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Fishing License
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
There are no camping or RV spaces close by.
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Contact Information
Crane Creek Reservoir
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
South - Nampa
15950 N. Gate Blvd
Nampa, ID 83687
208 465-8465
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