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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
Alturas Lake is one of the many alpine lakes in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. There is a trail that follows Alturas Lake Creek up to the lake on a forest service road.
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.
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.
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
East of Blackfoot, this reservoir is popular for camping and fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout.
Blackfoot River
Nearest Community: Blackfoot Region: Southeastern
Type: Lakes & Rivers
The Blackfoot River offers good whitewater boating and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Boise River - Main
Nearest Community: Boise Region: Southwestern
Type: Lakes & Rivers
The Boise River flows through the middle of town and is lined by city parks and a greenbelt walking path. It is popular with floaters in summer.
Boise River - Middle Fork
Nearest Community: Boise Region: Southwestern
Type: Lakes & Rivers
Camping, fishing opprtunities and hot springs are the main attractions along the Middle Fork of the Boise River.
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