Blue Creek Reservoir

Flows into the Blue Creek

  • Recommended Fishing Water

Blue Creek Reservoir in Fremont County is 8.4 acres.

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Facilities

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

Directions

Blue Creek Reservoir is located approximately 15 miles north of St. Anthony, and is part of the Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area. There are additional ponds in close proximity to Blue Creek that provide additional fishing opportunity.

Recommended Game Fish

Species Observed in Surveys

Fish Stocking Records

Date
Species
Quantity
General Size
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Date
Species
Quantity
General Size
2024/06/06 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 2,015 Catchable (6+ inches)
2023/07/18 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 107 Catchable (12-14 inches)
2023/07/18 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,900 Catchable (6+ inches)
2022/05/27 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 2,041 Catchable (6+ inches)
2021/06/11 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 2,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
2020/05/28 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 2,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
2019/06/07 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 2,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
2018/06/05 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 2,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
2017/05/24 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 2,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
2016/05/26 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 2,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
2015/10/08 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 100 Catchable (6+ inches)
2014/09/17 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
2014/05/23 Rainbow Trout 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
2013/05/30 Rainbow Trout 2,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
2012/06/07 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 100 Catchable (6+ inches)
2012/06/05 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
2012/05/23 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 819 Catchable (6+ inches)
2011/06/15 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 999 Catchable (6+ inches)
2011/05/17 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
2010/08/11 Rainbow Trout 3,142 Catchable (6+ inches)
2010/05/10 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 2,063 Catchable (6+ inches)
2009/06/22 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,073 Catchable (6+ inches)
2009/05/13 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
2008/06/20 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,003 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2007/10/24 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,008 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2006/09/28 Rainbow Trout 2,048 Catchable (6+ inches)
2006/09/11 Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout 1,050 Fry (0-3 inches)
2006/09/11 Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout - Diploid 1,050 Fry (0-3 inches)
2006/05/12 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 998 Fry (0-3 inches)
2005/09/12 Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout 999 Fry (0-3 inches)
2005/09/12 Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout - Diploid 999 Fry (0-3 inches)
2005/05/02 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,566 Fry (0-3 inches)
2004/05/10 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,022 Fry (0-3 inches)
2004/04/24 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,508 Catchable (6+ inches)
2003/09/19 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,007 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2003/09/18 Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,002 Fry (0-3 inches)
2002/09/18 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,087 Fry (0-3 inches)
2002/06/06 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 2,703 Catchable (6+ inches)
2002/05/07 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 924 Fry (0-3 inches)
2001/09/18 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,639 Fry (0-3 inches)
2001/06/05 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 2,520 Catchable (6+ inches)
2001/05/03 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,038 Fry (0-3 inches)
2000/09/11 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,508 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2000/06/06 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 2,700 Catchable (6+ inches)
2000/05/03 Rainbow Trout 1,121 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1999/09/14 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,487 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1999/05/18 Rainbow Trout 1,199 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1998/09/30 Brook Trout 5,049 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1998/09/14 Brook Trout 808 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1998/09/14 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,045 Fry (0-3 inches)
1998/09/14 Rainbow Trout 1,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1998/06/24 Rainbow Trout 3,022 Catchable (6+ inches)
1997/09/08 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 5,052 Fry (0-3 inches)
1997/06/12 Brook Trout 872 Fry (0-3 inches)
1996/09/12 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 5,010 Fry (0-3 inches)
1996/06/10 Brook Trout 764 Fry (0-3 inches)
1995/08/03 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 7,525 Fry (0-3 inches)
1995/05/10 Brook Trout 750 Fry (0-3 inches)
1994/09/13 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,907 Fry (0-3 inches)
1994/06/14 Brook Trout 750 Fry (0-3 inches)
1993/08/30 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 5,025 Fry (0-3 inches)
1993/06/23 Brook Trout 238 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1992/10/01 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 5,310 Fry (0-3 inches)
1992/06/23 Rainbow Trout 375 Catchable (6+ inches)
1992/06/09 Rainbow Trout 418 Catchable (6+ inches)
1991/09/26 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 5,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
1990/09/19 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 5,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
1984/08/13 Rainbow Trout 787 Catchable (6+ inches)
1984/06/26 Rainbow Trout 700 Catchable (6+ inches)
1984/05/23 Rainbow Trout 900 Catchable (6+ inches)
1983/05/17 Rainbow Trout 1,001 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1982/07/01 Rainbow Trout 640 Catchable (6+ inches)
1982/04/30 Rainbow Trout 7,800 Fry (0-3 inches)
1981/08/19 Rainbow Trout 690 Catchable (6+ inches)
1981/04/23 Rainbow Trout 2,145 Catchable (6+ inches)
1980/08/28 Rainbow Trout 260 Catchable (6+ inches)
1980/07/22 Rainbow Trout 600 Catchable (6+ inches)
1980/06/16 Brook Trout 9,600 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1980/04/25 Rainbow Trout 750 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1979/08/22 Rainbow Trout 250 Catchable (6+ inches)
1979/07/12 Rainbow Trout 280 Catchable (6+ inches)
1979/05/11 Rainbow Trout 950 Catchable (6+ inches)
1978/06/28 Rainbow Trout 805 Catchable (6+ inches)
1978/06/06 Rainbow Trout 525 Catchable (6+ inches)
1978/05/19 Rainbow Trout 735 Catchable (6+ inches)
1976/05/10 Rainbow Trout 1,770 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
Source: IDFG Fish Stocking Database.

Licenses and Tags

Learn more about IDFG Licenses, Tags & Permits
 

The ponds generally open during Memorial Day Weekend, but occasionally, wildlife closures are in effect. Please call the IDFG Upper Snake Regional office if you have questions as to the ponds being open or not - (208)-525-7290.

Fishing Rules, 2025 - 2027

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.

Special Rules

Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area
  • motorized watercraft prohibited
Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area Blue Creek Reservoir, Sand Creek Pond #1, and Sand Creek Pond #2
  • December 1 through Friday before Memorial Day weekend - closed to fishing
  • Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through November 30: trout limit is 6; no boats, rafts, or float tubes allowed prior to July 16
Upper Snake Region Bag Limits
Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth)

  • Bass - no bag, length, or possession limits

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 apply when fishing for Brook Trout

Bull Trout

  • Bull trout - catch-and-release

Kokanee

  • Kokanee limit is 15

Sturgeon

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

Tiger Muskie

  • Tiger Muskie limit is 2, none under 40 inches

Trout includes Brown Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and trout hybrids (e.g. Tiger Trout)

  • Trout limit is 6, all species combined
  • Bull Trout and Brook Trout are listed separately

Walleye (Have not been stocked intentionally in this Region. May be harmful to existing fisheries.)

  • No bag, length, or possession limits, harvest is encouraged

Whitefish

  • Whitefish limit is 25 - see Big Lost River exception
  • Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules - if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they apply when fishing for whitefish

Protected Nongame Fish including Bluehead Sucker (also known as Green Sucker)

  • May not be harvested or possessed

All Other Fish Species includes bullfrogs and crayfish

  • No bag, length or possession limit
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