Brownlee Reservoir

Flows into the Snake River

  • Recommended Fishing Water

Brownlee Reservoir in Washington County is 10,994.7 acres.

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Brownlee Reservoir is a 13,000 acre water body that stretches over fifty miles. Popular access points include Farewell Bend (OR), Spring Ramp (OR), Steck Park (ID),and Woodhead Park (ID). These access points and camping areas are managed by the state or Oregon, the BLM, and by Idaho Power. Certain boat ramps may become unusable at low reservoir levels. Anglers may check boat ramp availability and reservoir level further down on this page.

Facilities

Motor Restriction
No
Boat Ramp
Yes
Dock
Yes
Toilet
Yes
Campground
Yes
ADA Access
Handicap Accessible

Recommended Game Fish

Species Observed in Surveys

Fish Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity General Size
2023/05/17 White Sturgeon (Snake River) 24 Adults
2023/05/17 White Sturgeon (Snake River) 25 Catchable (12-14 inches)
2022/04/15 White Sturgeon (Snake River) 197 Adults
2021/04/21 White Sturgeon (Snake River) 100 Catchable (12-14 inches)
1999/05/13 Domestic Kamloops 50,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1998/03/31 Domestic Kamloops 58,300 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1998/03/26 Domestic Kamloops 62,640 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1996/11/26 Steelhead A-Run 51,840 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1996/05/20 Rainbow - Hayspur Diploid 107,300 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1995/11/16 Steelhead A-Run 132,600 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1994/10/19 Steelhead A-Run 188,700 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1994/04/27 Rainbow - Hayspur Diploid 61,320 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1994/04/06 Rainbow - Hayspur Diploid 68,504 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1993/10/15 Rainbow - Hayspur Diploid 124,320 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1993/05/20 Steelhead 47,089 Catchable (6+ inches)
1992/11/10 Eagle Lake Rainbow 188,780 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1992/10/30 Rainbow Unspecified 55,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1992/10/08 Rainbow - Hayspur Diploid 265,850 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1992/05/14 Rainbow - Hayspur Diploid 84,920 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1992/05/08 Rainbow - Hayspur Diploid 144,800 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/12/05 Troutlodge 128,100 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/10/11 Rainbow - Hayspur Diploid 59,750 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/10/10 Rainbow - Hayspur Diploid 60,330 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/10/08 Rainbow - Hayspur Diploid 38,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/05/31 Rainbow - Hayspur Diploid 35,460 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/05/30 Rainbow - Hayspur Diploid 203,080 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/05/03 Smallmouth Bass 300 Catchable (6+ inches)
1990/10/30 Eagle Lake Rainbow 9,900 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/10/30 Troutlodge 165,360 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/10/24 Troutlodge 148,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/06/26 Rainbow Unspecified 10,105 Catchable (6+ inches)
1990/06/21 Domestic Kamloops 143,820 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/05/17 Domestic Kamloops 240,665 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/05/16 Domestic Kamloops 73,920 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/04/04 Rainbow Unspecified 24,560 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/04/03 Rainbow Unspecified 7,800 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/04/02 Rainbow Unspecified 10,400 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1989/10/11 Domestic Kamloops 30,400 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1989/10/10 Domestic Kamloops 56,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1989/09/15 Domestic Kamloops 30,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1989/08/30 Domestic Kamloops 14,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1989/05/25 Domestic Kamloops 43,870 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1988/11/10 Fish Lake Rainbow 22,140 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1988/11/09 Domestic Kamloops 4,370 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1988/11/09 Fish Lake Rainbow 77,490 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1988/11/08 Domestic Kamloops 50,400 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1988/11/01 Domestic Kamloops 43,200 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1988/10/12 Rainbow - Hayspur Diploid 6,900 Catchable (6+ inches)
1988/10/11 Rainbow - Hayspur Diploid 23,100 Catchable (6+ inches)
1988/05/25 Mt Lassen Rainbow 16,500 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1988/04/19 Rainbow - Hayspur Diploid 146,300 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1988/01/26 Mt Lassen Rainbow 35,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
1987/11/06 Mt Lassen Rainbow 68,620 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1987/11/05 Mt Lassen Rainbow 67,200 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1987/10/15 Mt Lassen Rainbow 21,840 Catchable (6+ inches)
1987/10/01 Mt Lassen Rainbow 10,080 Catchable (6+ inches)
1987/09/30 Mt Lassen Rainbow 9,240 Catchable (6+ inches)
1987/02/27 Mt Lassen Rainbow 29,930 Catchable (6+ inches)
1986/09/24 Rainbow Unspecified 13,020 Catchable (6+ inches)
1986/09/23 Mt Lassen Rainbow 17,160 Catchable (6+ inches)
1986/02/27 Mt Lassen Rainbow 13,500 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1986/02/26 Mt Lassen Rainbow 16,500 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1985/09/17 Rainbow Unspecified 35,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1985/09/12 Rainbow Unspecified 7,350 Catchable (6+ inches)
1985/08/28 Mt Lassen Rainbow 19,400 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1985/05/03 Rainbow Unspecified 10,200 Catchable (6+ inches)
1985/04/10 Rainbow Unspecified 9,300 Catchable (6+ inches)
1984/09/28 Rainbow Unspecified 15,180 Catchable (6+ inches)
1984/07/19 Rainbow Unspecified 15,840 Catchable (6+ inches)
1983/10/24 Rainbow Unspecified 24,570 Catchable (6+ inches)
1983/05/23 Rainbow Unspecified 99,540 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1982/06/30 Chinook Fall 49,440 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1982/06/29 Chinook Fall 46,200 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1981/10/07 Rainbow Unspecified 8,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
1981/10/01 Rainbow Unspecified 8,640 Catchable (6+ inches)
1978/01/10 Rainbow Unspecified 382,028 Fry (0-3 inches)
1970/11/13 Rainbow Unspecified 3,850 Catchable (6+ inches)
1970/11/10 Rainbow Unspecified 3,062 Catchable (6+ inches)
1969/11/06 Rainbow Unspecified 7,700 Catchable (6+ inches)
Source: IDFG Fish Stocking Database.

Stream Flows and Boating

Licenses and Tags

Learn more about IDFG Licenses, Tags & Permits
 

Be aware of Fish Consumption Advisories associated with this waterbody. More information can be found here.

Fishing Rules, 2022 - 2024

All Waters Open All Year

Except as modified in Special Rules
Fishing is not allowed within the posted upstream and downstream boundary of any fish weir or trap.

Daily Bag Limits

The following daily bag limits apply to all waters within each region except as modified in the Special Rules. The possession limit is 3-times the daily bag limit after the second day of the season.

Special Rules

No Special Rules for Brownlee Reservoir.
Southwest Region Bag Limits
Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth)

  • Bass limit is 6, both species combined
  • None under 12 inches

Brook Trout

  • Brook Trout limit is 25
  • Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules - if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they must be followed when fishing for Brook Trout

Bull Trout

  • Bull Trout limit is 0, catch-and-release

Kokanee

  • Kokanee limit is 6

Salmon

  • Spring and summer Chinook Salmon seasons and limits are set by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission and issued in separate brochures
  • Seasons and limits for fall Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon can be found here
  • Sockeye Salmon limit is 0 and fishing for or targeting Sockeye Salmon is illegal
  • Fishing for or targeting salmon is prohibited unless a salmon season is specifically opened for that water 

Steelhead (ocean-going)

  • Defined as Rainbow Trout longer than twenty (20) inches in length in the Salmon River drainage (excluding lakes and reservoirs). Between Hells Canyon Dam and Oxbow Dam and the Boise River from its mouth upstream to Barber Dam during steelhead seasons, steelhead are Rainbow Trout over twenty (20) inches in length with the adipose fin clipped (as evidenced by a healed scar)
  • Fishing for or targeting steelhead is prohibited unless a steelhead season is specifically opened for that water. See fishing regulations for details

Sturgeon

  • Sturgeon limit is 0, catch-and-release
  • Sturgeon must not be removed from the water and must be released upon landing
  • Barbless hooks are required
  • Use of a sliding swivel device to secure a weight, and a lighter test line to secure weight to sliding swivel device is required. See fishing regulations for details

Tiger Muskie

  • Tiger Muskie limit is 2, none under 40 inches

Trout includes Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Golden Trout, Arctic Grayling, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, land-locked Chinook and Coho Salmon, trout hybrids (e.g. Tiger Trout)

  • Trout limit is 6, all species combined
  • Does not include Bull Trout and Brook Trout which are listed separately

Whitefish

  • Whitefish limit is 25
  • Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules - if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they must be followed when fishing for whitefish

Protected Nongame Fish includes Pacific Lamprey

  • May not be harvested or possessed

All Other Fish Species includes bullfrogs and crayfish

  • No bag, size or possession limit
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