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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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All About Adventures, Inc.
Nearest Community: Sandpoint Region: Northern
Type: Outdoor Recreation
Biking, hiking and kayak trips in, on or around the Selkirk Mountains and the Pend Orielle and Priest Lakes in the magnificent Panhandle of Idaho.
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 at the confluence of the Main and South forks of the Boise, the historic dam creates 18-miles of canyon reservoir. A fabulous fishing area with trout, kokanee salmon, whitefish and perch.
Backwoods Adventures
Nearest Community: McCall Region: Southwestern
Type: Outdoor Recreation
Canoe, kayak or standup paddle board up the North Fork of the Payette River, a "Wild & Scenic" tributary near Payette Lake with incredible wildlife viewing.
Bayhorse Recreation Site
Nearest Community: Challis Region: Central
Type: Outdoor Recreation
This site along the Salmon River was named for an old mining community in the area and provides plenty of fishing opportunities.
Bear Lake
Nearest Community: Bear Lake Region: Southeastern
Type: Lakes & Rivers
This sparkling turquoise lake on the Idaho-Utah border offers swimming, boating, water skiing, sailing and fishing.
Bench Lakes
Nearest Community: Stanley Region: Central
Type: Lakes & Rivers
The Bench Lakes are 3.1 miles from the Redfish Lake lodge. The hike is rated moderate to difficult, with a max elvation of 6840. Primitive campsites are available in this pristine area.
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