Twin Lakes Reservoir

Bear River Drainage

Recommended Fishing Water

Twin Lakes Reservoir in Franklin County is 436.9 acres.

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Twin Lakes near Preston Provides a strong fishery even in times of drought in southeastern Idaho.

In this video, three generations of the Clements family gather at Twin Lakes to go fishing for bluegill. They relive 30-year-old memories and make new ones with a new generation.

Facilities

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

Recommended Game Fish

Bluegill / Pumpkinseed / Sunfish (Lepomis)
Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)
Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens)
Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
White Crappie (Pomoxis annularis)

Species Observed in Surveys

Black Crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus observed in 2023
Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus observed in 2023
Common Carp Cyprinus carpio observed in 2023
Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides observed in 2023
Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu observed in 2023
Yellow Perch Perca flavescens observed in 2023

Fish Stocking Records

Date	Species	Quantity	General Size
2024/05/08	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	1,601	Catchable (12-14 inches)
2024/05/08	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	2,001	Catchable (6+ inches)
2023/05/19	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	3,600	Catchable (12-14 inches)
2022/04/25	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	3,601	Catchable (12-14 inches)
2021/04/30	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	3,600	Catchable (12-14 inches)
2020/04/03	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	3,602	Catchable (12-14 inches)
2019/05/08	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	3,600	Catchable (12-14 inches)
2018/05/15	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	3,600	Catchable (12-14 inches)
2017/05/11	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	3,000	Catchable (6+ inches)
2016/06/08	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	3,600	Catchable (6+ inches)
2015/05/20	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	5,502	Catchable (6+ inches)
2014/06/24	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	400	Catchable (6+ inches)
2014/06/19	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	5,558	Catchable (6+ inches)
2014/05/15	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	5,502	Catchable (6+ inches)
2013/06/17	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	400	Catchable (6+ inches)
2013/05/28	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	5,496	Catchable (6+ inches)
2012/06/12	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	1,968	Catchable (6+ inches)
2012/06/11	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	4,030	Catchable (6+ inches)
2011/05/20	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	11,165	Catchable (6+ inches)
2010/05/26	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	8,160	Catchable (6+ inches)
2009/04/08	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	11,760	Catchable (6+ inches)
2008/09/03	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	7,260	Catchable (6+ inches)
2007/05/11	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	8,060	Catchable (6+ inches)
2007/04/16	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	3,714	Catchable (6+ inches)
2007/04/13	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	7,434	Catchable (6+ inches)
2006/04/07	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	2,025	Catchable (6+ inches)
2006/04/06	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	4,500	Catchable (6+ inches)
2006/04/05	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	4,625	Catchable (6+ inches)
2005/05/09	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	11,115	Catchable (6+ inches)
2004/05/04	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	1,172	Catchable (6+ inches)
2004/04/26	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	9,978	Catchable (6+ inches)
2003/04/15	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	11,192	Catchable (6+ inches)
2002/05/24	Rainbow Trout - Triploid	12,539	Catchable (6+ inches)
2001/05/01	Rainbow Trout	11,144	Catchable (6+ inches)
2000/05/03	Rainbow Trout	11,160	Catchable (6+ inches)
1999/05/13	Rainbow Trout	11,150	Catchable (6+ inches)
1998/09/28	Rainbow Trout	1,249	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1998/09/25	Rainbow Trout	3,150	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1998/09/23	Rainbow Trout	16,098	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1998/09/22	Rainbow Trout	16,098	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1998/04/29	Rainbow Trout	11,150	Catchable (6+ inches)
1998/04/28	Rainbow Trout	11,150	Catchable (6+ inches)
1997/09/30	Rainbow Trout	17,950	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1997/09/29	Rainbow Trout	17,950	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1997/05/05	Rainbow Trout	11,150	Catchable (6+ inches)
1996/09/25	Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout	18,900	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1996/09/25	Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout - Diploid	18,900	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1996/09/25	Rainbow Trout	14,730	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1996/09/24	Rainbow Trout	4,070	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1996/05/03	Rainbow Trout	5,460	Catchable (6+ inches)
1996/05/02	Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout	5,980	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1996/05/02	Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout - Diploid	5,980	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1995/09/29	Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout	18,800	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1995/09/29	Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout - Diploid	18,800	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1995/09/29	Rainbow Trout	2,600	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1995/09/26	Rainbow Trout	16,200	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1995/05/04	Rainbow Trout	5,575	Catchable (6+ inches)
1995/04/21	Rainbow Trout	5,575	Catchable (6+ inches)
1994/05/05	Rainbow Trout	11,148	Catchable (6+ inches)
1993/09/21	Rainbow Trout	37,637	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1993/05/04	Rainbow Trout	11,151	Catchable (6+ inches)
1992/09/28	Rainbow Trout	37,630	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1992/05/07	Rainbow Trout	11,076	Catchable (6+ inches)
1991/10/22	Tiger Muskellunge	1,500	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/10/10	Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout	26,325	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/10/10	Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout - Diploid	26,325	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/09/18	Rainbow Trout	5,010	Catchable (6+ inches)
1991/09/18	Rainbow Trout	47,520	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/08/11	Largemouth Bass	79	Catchable (6+ inches)
1991/04/10	Rainbow Trout	4,950	Catchable (6+ inches)
1991/04/09	Rainbow Trout	5,070	Catchable (6+ inches)
1990/10/18	Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout	49,800	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/10/18	Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout - Diploid	49,800	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/10/18	Rainbow Trout	4,950	Catchable (6+ inches)
1990/10/15	Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout	26,250	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/10/15	Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout - Diploid	26,250	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/10/15	Tiger Muskellunge	2,100	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/04/12	Rainbow Trout	9,840	Catchable (6+ inches)
1989/11/07	Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout	25,200	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1989/11/07	Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout - Diploid	25,200	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1989/10/20	Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout	20,003	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1989/10/20	Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout - Diploid	20,003	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1989/06/22	Rainbow Trout	5,040	Catchable (6+ inches)
1989/05/09	Rainbow Trout	504	Catchable (6+ inches)
1989/05/04	Rainbow Trout	8,025	Catchable (6+ inches)
1989/04/12	Rainbow Trout	3,510	Catchable (6+ inches)
1988/06/18	Rainbow Trout	4,995	Catchable (6+ inches)
1988/05/20	Rainbow Trout	250	Catchable (6+ inches)
1988/03/25	Rainbow Trout	2,560	Catchable (6+ inches)
1988/03/24	Rainbow Trout	4,160	Catchable (6+ inches)
1988/03/23	Rainbow Trout	4,160	Catchable (6+ inches)
1988/03/21	Rainbow Trout	4,160	Catchable (6+ inches)
1987/06/08	Rainbow Trout	5,100	Catchable (6+ inches)
1987/03/25	Rainbow Trout	4,440	Catchable (6+ inches)
1987/03/23	Rainbow Trout	4,200	Catchable (6+ inches)
1987/03/20	Rainbow Trout	4,260	Catchable (6+ inches)
1987/03/19	Rainbow Trout	2,160	Catchable (6+ inches)
1986/07/03	Rainbow Trout	15,208	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1986/06/23	Rainbow Trout	5,002	Catchable (6+ inches)
1986/05/27	Rainbow Trout	2,703	Catchable (6+ inches)
1986/05/22	Rainbow Trout	6,228	Catchable (6+ inches)
1986/05/21	Rainbow Trout	6,110	Catchable (6+ inches)
1985/06/27	Rainbow Trout	5,100	Catchable (6+ inches)
1985/05/16	Rainbow Trout	2,560	Catchable (6+ inches)
1985/05/13	Rainbow Trout	30,000	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1985/05/07	Rainbow Trout	3,600	Catchable (6+ inches)
1985/04/29	Rainbow Trout	3,900	Catchable (6+ inches)
1984/06/11	Rainbow Trout	5,130	Catchable (6+ inches)
1984/05/29	Rainbow Trout	30,600	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1984/05/01	Rainbow Trout	10,075	Catchable (6+ inches)
1983/06/23	Rainbow Trout	5,060	Catchable (6+ inches)
1983/05/04	Rainbow Trout	10,004	Catchable (6+ inches)
1982/07/19	Rainbow Trout	2,600	Catchable (6+ inches)
1982/07/16	Rainbow Trout	2,600	Catchable (6+ inches)
1982/06/14	Rainbow Trout	3,080	Catchable (6+ inches)
1982/05/04	Rainbow Trout	3,480	Catchable (6+ inches)
1982/04/19	Rainbow Trout	3,840	Catchable (6+ inches)
1981/07/13	Rainbow Trout	3,000	Catchable (6+ inches)
1981/06/24	Rainbow Trout	2,295	Catchable (6+ inches)
1981/04/23	Rainbow Trout	7,500	Catchable (6+ inches)
1981/03/18	Rainbow Trout	2,900	Catchable (6+ inches)
1980/07/23	Rainbow Trout	3,500	Catchable (6+ inches)
1980/04/07	Rainbow Trout	5,500	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1980/04/04	Rainbow Trout	5,500	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1980/04/03	Rainbow Trout	5,500	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1979/05/15	Rainbow Trout	2,400	Catchable (6+ inches)
1979/05/08	Rainbow Trout	4,000	Catchable (6+ inches)
1979/04/23	Rainbow Trout	5,500	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1979/04/18	Rainbow Trout	5,500	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1978/07/10	Rainbow Trout	5,400	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1978/05/04	Rainbow Trout	10,000	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1978/04/17	Rainbow Trout	5,000	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1977/06/20	Rainbow Trout	3,500	Catchable (6+ inches)
1977/04/21	Rainbow Trout	4,000	Catchable (6+ inches)
1977/04/20	Rainbow Trout	12,800	Catchable (6+ inches)
1976/07/22	Rainbow Trout	2,700	Catchable (6+ inches)
1976/06/11	Largemouth Bass	80	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1976/06/03	Rainbow Trout	7,400	Catchable (6+ inches)
1976/05/24	Rainbow Trout	7,400	Catchable (6+ inches)
1976/05/21	Rainbow Trout	6,800	Catchable (6+ inches)
1976/05/19	Rainbow Trout	5,800	Catchable (6+ inches)
1975/08/14	Rainbow Trout	1,050	Catchable (6+ inches)
1975/08/01	Rainbow Trout	3,605	Catchable (6+ inches)
1975/07/07	Rainbow Trout	3,400	Catchable (6+ inches)
1975/06/17	Bluegill	450	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1975/04/24	Rainbow Trout	6,000	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1975/04/21	Rainbow Trout	18,000	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1975/04/15	Rainbow Trout	8,000	Catchable (6+ inches)
1974/08/21	Rainbow Trout	3,000	Catchable (6+ inches)
1974/08/13	Rainbow Trout	8,600	Catchable (6+ inches)
1974/07/10	Rainbow Trout	3,600	Catchable (6+ inches)
1974/06/25	Rainbow Trout	3,002	Catchable (6+ inches)
1974/04/17	Rainbow Trout	7,040	Catchable (6+ inches)
1973/09/22	Rainbow Trout	20,000	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1973/07/18	Rainbow Trout	2,700	Catchable (6+ inches)
1973/07/11	Rainbow Trout	3,300	Catchable (6+ inches)
1973/06/29	Rainbow Trout	3,300	Catchable (6+ inches)
1973/06/28	Rainbow Trout	2,700	Catchable (6+ inches)
1973/06/13	Rainbow Trout	2,970	Catchable (6+ inches)
1973/06/07	Rainbow Trout	2,970	Catchable (6+ inches)
1973/03/30	Rainbow Trout	6,300	Catchable (6+ inches)
1973/03/29	Rainbow Trout	7,700	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1973/03/28	Rainbow Trout	7,700	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1973/03/27	Rainbow Trout	7,700	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1973/03/26	Rainbow Trout	2,200	Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1972/08/22	Rainbow Trout	6,000	Catchable (6+ inches)
1972/08/17	Rainbow Trout	3,400	Catchable (6+ inches)
1972/08/01	Rainbow Trout	6,800	Catchable (6+ inches)
1972/07/17	Rainbow Trout	3,100	Catchable (6+ inches)
1972/07/11	Rainbow Trout	3,100	Catchable (6+ inches)
1972/06/22	Rainbow Trout	3,600	Catchable (6+ inches)
1972/05/02	Rainbow Trout	21,560	Catchable (6+ inches)
1972/05/01	Rainbow Trout	6,370	Adults
1971/08/27	Rainbow Trout	1,760	Catchable (6+ inches)
1971/08/23	Rainbow Trout	11,440	Catchable (6+ inches)
1971/08/16	Rainbow Trout	6,160	Catchable (6+ inches)
1971/08/13	Rainbow Trout	1,760	Catchable (6+ inches)
1971/08/11	Rainbow Trout	7,920	Catchable (6+ inches)
1971/06/28	Rainbow Trout	3,200	Catchable (6+ inches)
1971/04/28	Rainbow Trout	8,200	Catchable (6+ inches)
1971/04/27	Rainbow Trout	3,760	Catchable (6+ inches)
1971/04/23	Rainbow Trout	12,000	Catchable (6+ inches)
1971/04/21	Rainbow Trout	1,800	Adults
1971/04/20	Rainbow Trout	1,200	Adults
1970/10/09	Rainbow Trout	1,600	Catchable (6+ inches)
1970/10/06	Rainbow Trout	4,800	Catchable (6+ inches)
1970/10/05	Rainbow Trout	4,800	Catchable (6+ inches)
1970/10/01	Rainbow Trout	1,280	Catchable (6+ inches)
1970/09/25	Rainbow Trout	1,280	Catchable (6+ inches)
1970/09/01	Rainbow Trout	5,550	Catchable (6+ inches)
1970/08/17	Rainbow Trout	4,950	Catchable (6+ inches)
1970/08/13	Rainbow Trout	4,950	Catchable (6+ inches)
1970/03/27	Rainbow Trout	6,750	Catchable (6+ inches)
1970/03/26	Rainbow Trout	6,750	Catchable (6+ inches)
1970/03/12	Rainbow Trout	3,900	Catchable (6+ inches)
1970/03/11	Rainbow Trout	3,900	Catchable (6+ inches)
1970/03/10	Rainbow Trout	7,500	Catchable (6+ inches)
1969/09/03	Rainbow Trout	3,240	Catchable (6+ inches)
1969/08/20	Rainbow Trout	3,780	Catchable (6+ inches)
1969/06/24	Rainbow Trout	3,000	Catchable (6+ inches)
1969/04/16	Rainbow Trout	1,200	Catchable (6+ inches)
1969/04/15	Rainbow Trout	6,000	Catchable (6+ inches)
1969/04/14	Rainbow Trout	6,300	Catchable (6+ inches)
1969/04/10	Rainbow Trout	5,250	Catchable (6+ inches)
1969/04/09	Rainbow Trout	5,250	Catchable (6+ inches)
1969/04/08	Rainbow Trout	1,050	Catchable (6+ inches)
1968/11/06	Rainbow Trout	3,600	Catchable (6+ inches)
1968/11/05	Rainbow Trout	1,800	Catchable (6+ inches)
1968/09/03	Rainbow Trout	840	Catchable (6+ inches)
1968/07/10	Rainbow Trout	2,400	Catchable (6+ inches)
1968/07/05	Rainbow Trout	1,400	Catchable (6+ inches)
1968/07/05	Rainbow Trout	29,790	Fry (0-3 inches)
1968/05/24	Rainbow Trout	2,500	Catchable (6+ inches)
1968/05/23	Rainbow Trout	2,500	Catchable (6+ inches)
1968/05/10	Rainbow Trout	2,900	Catchable (6+ inches)
1968/04/22	Rainbow Trout	3,500	Catchable (6+ inches)
1968/04/19	Rainbow Trout	3,900	Catchable (6+ inches)
1968/04/17	Rainbow Trout	5,200	Catchable (6+ inches)

Source: IDFG Fish Stocking Database.

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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

No Special Rules for Twin Lakes Reservoir.

Southeast Region Bag Limits

Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth)

Bass limit is 6, both species combined
None under 14 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 apply when fishing for Brook Trout

Cisco (Bear Lake only)

Cisco limit is 30

Kokanee

Kokanee limit is 6

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, Lake Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and trout hybrids (e.g. Tiger Trout)

Trout limit is 6, all species combined
In rivers and streams, only 2 of the 6 trout may be Cutthroat Trout
Brook Trout 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 apply when fishing for whitefish

Protected Nongame Fish includes Northern Leatherside Chub, Bear Lake Sculpin, and 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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