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Lakes & Rivers

Thousands of miles of whitewater Recreational rivers and lakes are definitely the norm in Idaho. From extreme whitewater rafting to world-class fishing, there’s a water adventure for every desire in Idaho. It's a refreshing treat you won't soon forget.

Lakes & Rivers



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Alturas Lake
Nearest Community: Stanley Region: Central
Type: Lakes & Rivers
One of the many alpine lakes in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. It's home to the Alpine Lake Trialhead a popular bird watching area. Gorgeous scenery and family friendly.
American Falls Reservoir
Nearest Community: American Falls Region: Southeastern
Type: Lakes & Rivers
At 56,000 acres this is the largest reservoir on the Snake River with abundant boating and fishing.
Anderson Ranch Recreation Area
Nearest Community: Pine Region: Southwestern
Type: Outdoor Recreation
Recreation area near Pine popular for boating, waterskiing,fishing,hunting and snowmobiling. Wildlife rich with bear, cougar, elk, deer and waterfowl.
Angling Services- Central Idaho Fly Fishing
Nearest Community: Sun Valley Region: Central
Type: Outdoor Recreation
Idaho Angling Services provides 1/2, 3/4 day & full day guided and instructional flyfishing trips to Silver Creek, the Big and Little Wood Rivers and the Big Lost River near Sun Valley.
Arrowrock Reservoir
Nearest Community: Boise Region: Southwestern
Type: Lakes & Rivers
Located east of Boise, this 18-mile canyon reservoir on the Boise River holds 280,000 acre-feet of water and has a 60-mile shoreline. Boating, windsurfing and fishing are popular activities.
Bayhorse Recreation Site
Nearest Community: Challis Region: Central
Type: Outdoor Recreation
Bayhorse Recreation Site
Bear Lake
Nearest Community: Bear Lake Region: Southeastern
Type: Lakes & Rivers
This sparkling turquoise lake on the Idaho-Utah border offers swimming, boating, waterskiing, sailing and fishing.
Bench Lakes
Nearest Community: Stanley Region: Central
Type: Lakes & Rivers
The Bench Lakes in the Sawtooths are a good day hike just above Redfish Lake.
Black Canyon Reservoir
Nearest Community: Emmett Region: Southwestern
Type: Lakes & Rivers
Black Canyon Reservoir near Emmett is an 1,100-acre reservoir with 12 miles of shoreline. Boating and fishing are the major recreation activities.
Blackfoot Reservoir
Nearest Community: Blackfoot Region: Southeastern
Type: Lakes & Rivers
A great spot for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, and swimming.
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