Lake Lowell
Boise River Drainage
- Recommended Fishing Water
Lake Lowell in Canyon County is 8,826.0 acres.
Lake Lowell is a large reservoir with several management entities including the USFWS, USBOR, Canyon County, and IDFG. Most fishing opportunity occurs during the open boating season, April 15 - September 30. Two park areas, managed by Canyon County, offer access to the north shore, while several smaller access points (SUFWS) exist along the south shore. Largemouth bass are the most popular sport fish, but good fishing for channel catfish and fair fishing for panfish exists. Recently, bowfishing for carp has become popular.
Facilities
Recommended Game Fish
- Bluegill / Pumpkinseed / Sunfish (Lepomis)
- Bullhead Catfish (Ameiurus)
- Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)
- Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens)
- Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu)
- Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus)
- White Crappie (Pomoxis annularis)
Species Observed in Surveys
- Black Crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus observed in 2022
- Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus observed in 2022
- Brown Bullhead Ameiurus nebulosus observed in 2022
- Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus observed in 2022
- Common Carp Cyprinus carpio observed in 2022
- Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides observed in 2022
- Largescale Sucker Catostomus macrocheilus observed in 2022
- Oriental Weatherfish Misgurnus anguillicaudatus observed in 2022
- Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus observed in 2022
- Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu observed in 2022
- Yellow Perch Perca flavescens observed in 2022
- White Crappie Pomoxis annularis observed in 2009
- Crappie Pomoxis observed in 2008
- Kokanee Oncorhynchus nerka observed in 2008
- Northern Pikeminnow Ptychocheilus oregonensis observed in 2007
Fish Stocking Records
Date | Species | Quantity | General Size |
---|---|---|---|
2022/07/11 | Channel Catfish | 4,018 | Greater than 6 inches |
2022/06/01 | Tiger Muskie | 1,786 | Greater than 6 inches |
2021/10/28 | Rainbow Trout | 575 | Greater than 6 inches |
2021/05/27 | Tiger Muskie | 2,000 | Greater than 6 inches |
2020/07/16 | Channel Catfish | 21,378 | Greater than 6 inches |
2020/06/02 | Tiger Muskie | 700 | Greater than 6 inches |
2019/09/12 | Tiger Muskie | 1,122 | Greater than 6 inches |
2019/07/24 | Channel Catfish | 5,015 | Greater than 6 inches |
2018/07/11 | Channel Catfish | 5,009 | Greater than 6 inches |
2017/07/19 | Channel Catfish | 9,796 | Greater than 6 inches |
2016/07/14 | Channel Catfish | 5,006 | Greater than 6 inches |
2015/06/24 | Channel Catfish | 2,505 | Greater than 6 inches |
2014/07/16 | Channel Catfish | 5,005 | Greater than 6 inches |
2013/06/12 | Channel Catfish | 10,005 | Greater than 6 inches |
2011/07/20 | Channel Catfish | 10,000 | Greater than 6 inches |
2010/07/14 | Channel Catfish | 7,992 | Greater than 6 inches |
2009/09/08 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 45,084 | Less than 6 inches |
2009/07/15 | Channel Catfish | 9,434 | Greater than 6 inches |
2009/07/13 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 35,904 | Less than 6 inches |
2009/05/26 | Black Crappie | 1,170 | Greater than 6 inches |
2009/05/26 | White Crappie | 230 | Greater than 6 inches |
2009/05/23 | Black Crappie | 1,785 | Greater than 6 inches |
2009/05/23 | White Crappie | 200 | Greater than 6 inches |
2009/05/22 | Black Crappie | 270 | Greater than 6 inches |
2009/05/22 | White Crappie | 30 | Greater than 6 inches |
2009/05/21 | Black Crappie | 600 | Greater than 6 inches |
2009/05/21 | White Crappie | 100 | Greater than 6 inches |
2009/05/13 | Black Crappie | 900 | Greater than 6 inches |
2009/05/13 | White Crappie | 100 | Greater than 6 inches |
2008/07/16 | Channel Catfish | 7,673 | Greater than 6 inches |
2008/06/26 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 85,272 | Less than 6 inches |
2007/07/11 | Channel Catfish | 7,828 | Less than 6 inches |
2007/06/29 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 44,430 | Less than 6 inches |
2006/07/19 | Channel Catfish | 13,716 | Greater than 6 inches |
2006/06/14 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 164,531 | Less than 6 inches |
2005/08/10 | Channel Catfish | 5,955 | Greater than 6 inches |
2005/06/23 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 102,992 | Less than 6 inches |
2004/07/07 | Channel Catfish | 6,897 | Greater than 6 inches |
2004/06/25 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 91,350 | Less than 6 inches |
2003/08/19 | Channel Catfish | 9,063 | Greater than 6 inches |
2003/07/01 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 43,550 | Less than 6 inches |
2002/06/25 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 52,920 | Less than 6 inches |
2001/06/27 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 39,479 | Less than 6 inches |
2000/09/06 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 21,600 | Less than 6 inches |
2000/06/27 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 66,376 | Less than 6 inches |
1999/09/21 | Channel Catfish | 11,428 | Less than 6 inches |
1998/09/29 | Channel Catfish | 9,900 | Less than 6 inches |
1998/09/01 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 12,090 | Less than 6 inches |
1998/08/26 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 51,500 | Less than 6 inches |
1998/07/07 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 84,330 | Less than 6 inches |
1998/04/25 | Black Crappie | 2,200 | Greater than 6 inches |
1997/09/08 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 22,750 | Less than 6 inches |
1996/09/11 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 42,400 | Less than 6 inches |
1996/06/19 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 25,000 | Less than 6 inches |
1995/09/25 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 7,065 | Less than 6 inches |
1995/06/27 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 25,265 | Less than 6 inches |
1992/04/15 | Rainbow Trout | 16,530 | Less than 6 inches |
1991/12/19 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 7,200 | Less than 6 inches |
1991/11/26 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 58,500 | Less than 6 inches |
1991/04/30 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | Less than 6 inches |
1991/04/24 | Rainbow Trout | 58,100 | Less than 6 inches |
1991/03/28 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 62,400 | Less than 6 inches |
1991/03/18 | Rainbow Trout | 9,900 | Greater than 6 inches |
1990/11/26 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 50,350 | Less than 6 inches |
1990/10/07 | Black Crappie | 10 | Unknown size |
1990/10/07 | Bluegill | 5 | Unknown size |
1990/10/07 | Channel Catfish | 1,200 | Unknown size |
1990/10/07 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 2 | Unknown size |
1990/10/07 | Largemouth Bass | 4 | Unknown size |
1990/10/07 | Rainbow Trout | 2 | Unknown size |
1990/10/06 | Black Crappie | 20 | Unknown size |
1990/10/06 | Bluegill | 20 | Unknown size |
1990/10/06 | Channel Catfish | 800 | Unknown size |
1990/10/06 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 3 | Unknown size |
1990/10/06 | Largemouth Bass | 20 | Unknown size |
1990/10/06 | Rainbow Trout | 2 | Unknown size |
1990/10/06 | Smallmouth Bass | 10 | Unknown size |
1990/04/27 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Adults |
1990/03/19 | Rainbow Trout | 5,060 | Greater than 6 inches |
1990/03/19 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | Less than 6 inches |
1989/12/19 | Rainbow Trout | 1,520 | Greater than 6 inches |
1989/12/19 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | Less than 6 inches |
1989/12/15 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 67,680 | Less than 6 inches |
1989/03/21 | Rainbow Trout | 5,130 | Greater than 6 inches |
1988/11/17 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 8,037 | Less than 6 inches |
1988/11/16 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 63,960 | Less than 6 inches |
1988/11/15 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 15,600 | Less than 6 inches |
1988/11/14 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | 13,755 | Less than 6 inches |
1988/09/22 | Channel Catfish | 18,000 | Less than 6 inches |
1988/04/27 | Rainbow Trout | 98,685 | Less than 6 inches |
1988/03/17 | Rainbow Trout | 175 | Adults |
1988/03/17 | Rainbow Trout | 1,838 | Greater than 6 inches |
1987/03/25 | Rainbow Trout | 1,007 | Greater than 6 inches |
1986/02/24 | Rainbow Trout | 1,560 | Less than 6 inches |
1981/07/09 | Smallmouth Bass | 161,500 | Less than 6 inches |
1980/07/02 | Channel Catfish | 500,000 | Less than 6 inches |
1980/05/08 | Smallmouth Bass | 40,000 | Less than 6 inches |
1969/10/31 | Crappie | 2,000 | Less than 6 inches |
1968/11/07 | Yellow Perch | 35,200 | Less than 6 inches |
1968/08/12 | Smallmouth Bass | 423 | Less than 6 inches |
1967/11/22 | Yellow Perch | 4,500 | Less than 6 inches |
1967/11/21 | Bullhead Catfish | 260,000 | Less than 6 inches |
1967/11/15 | Largemouth Bass | 9,600 | Less than 6 inches |
Stream Flows and Boating
Licenses and Tags
- Online
- By phone & credit card:
1-800-554-8685 - License Vendors
- IDFG Offices
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
Lake Lowell- January 1 to June 30 - bass limit is 0, catch-and-release
- July 1 to December 31 - bass limit is 2, none between 12 and 16 inches
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