Paul Reservoir (Modoc Paul Reservoir)

Flows into the East Modoc Creek

  • Recommended Fishing Water

Paul Reservoir (Modoc Paul Reservoir) in Clark County is 8.5 acres.

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Paul Reservoir is a small remote reservoir surrounded by timber and sagebrush where anglers can easily fish from the shore, a small boat or float tube. Aside from fishing, the area is a great place to camp, hike and watch wildlife.

Facilities

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

Directions

Travel north on Interstate 15. Just south of Monida, take the Humphrey Exit. The road parallels the interstate before it crosses underneath and runs up Modoc Creek. A sign for Paul Reservoir marks the turn off of the main Modoc Creek Road.

Recommended Game Fish

Species Observed in Surveys

Fish Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity General Size
2025/09/22 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 8,481 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2024/09/11 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 7,750 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2023/09/14 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 7,500 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2022/09/14 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 7,538 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2021/09/15 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 7,511 Fry (0-3 inches)
2020/09/16 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 7,519 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2019/09/19 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 7,501 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2018/09/18 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 7,500 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2017/09/06 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 7,559 Fry (0-3 inches)
2016/09/21 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 7,532 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2015/09/15 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,581 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2014/09/09 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,521 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2013/09/17 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,525 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2012/09/10 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,497 Fry (0-3 inches)
2011/09/13 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,621 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2010/09/08 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,548 Fry (0-3 inches)
2009/09/09 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,543 Fry (0-3 inches)
2007/09/05 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,528 Fry (0-3 inches)
2006/09/07 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,528 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2005/09/06 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,520 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2004/09/07 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,501 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2003/09/05 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,500 Fry (0-3 inches)
2002/09/20 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 4,160 Fry (0-3 inches)
2001/09/17 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,607 Fry (0-3 inches)
1999/09/07 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,289 Catchable (6+ inches)
1999/09/07 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,499 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1998/09/08 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,585 Fry (0-3 inches)
1997/09/16 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,500 Fry (0-3 inches)
1996/09/18 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,500 Fry (0-3 inches)
1991/09/19 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 2,028 Fry (0-3 inches)
1982/09/17 Cutthroat Trout - Yellowstone 1,848 Fry (0-3 inches)
1973/09/28 Rainbow Trout 15,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1969/08/01 Rainbow Trout 1,750 Catchable (6+ inches)
Source: IDFG Fish Stocking Database.

Licenses and Tags

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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 Paul Reservoir (Modoc Paul Reservoir).
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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