Guide To Fishing At Island Park Reservoir
AKA: Island Park Lake

Trout and salmon are the prize at Island Park Reservoir, which is a 7,300-acre lake in the northeast corner of the lower part of the state, at Island Park, ID. Explore 64 miles of shoreline from a boat or fish from the bank during the spring and fall.
Boat launch ramp usage can vary with lake levels, but there are primitive places around the lake to launch when the lake level is low. There are no motor HP restrictions for pleasure boats or fishing boats, and many locations for easy portage of canoes and kayaks. Winter offers ice fishing for rainbow trout and kokanee near the dam, once the ice is safe. The elevation is 6,300 feet above sea level.
What to fish for...
Fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, coho salmon and kokanee salmon at Island Park Reservoir in Idaho.
Primary fish species residing in Island Park Reservoir
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Island Park Reservoir Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Lakeside Lodge and Resort
Rentals: Fishing boats, pontoons and kayaks
208 558-9770
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Buttermilk Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, in Buttermilk Campground, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Island Park Boating Site
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Island Park Boat Ramp Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
West End Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off 466 Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
McCrea Bridge Campground - 877 444-6777
Buffalo Campground - 208 558-7658
Upper Coffeepot Campground - 208 524-7500
Flat Rock (Idaho) Campground - 208 558-7658
Island Park Ranger Station Campground - 208 558-7301
Box Canyon Campground - 208 524-7500
Lodging Nearby
Lakeside Lodge and Resort - 208 558-9770
Buffalo Run RV Park & Cabins - 208 558-7112
Island Park Reservoir ID Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Island Park Reservoir
Lakeside Lodge and Resort
3857 Lake Side Lodge Ln
Island Park, ID 83429
208 558-9770
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Information about fishing lakes in Idaho
Island Park Reservoir offers trout and salmon fishing in the northeast corner of central Idaho.