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 24 Adults
2023/05/17 White Sturgeon 25 Catchable (12-14 inches)
2022/04/15 White Sturgeon 197 Adults
2021/04/21 White Sturgeon 100 Catchable (12-14 inches)
1999/05/13 Rainbow Trout 50,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1998/03/31 Rainbow Trout 58,300 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1998/03/26 Rainbow Trout 62,640 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1996/11/26 Steelhead 51,840 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1996/05/20 Rainbow Trout 107,300 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1995/11/16 Steelhead 132,600 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1994/10/19 Steelhead 188,700 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1994/04/27 Rainbow Trout 61,320 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1994/04/06 Rainbow Trout 68,504 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1993/10/15 Rainbow Trout 124,320 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1993/05/20 Steelhead 47,089 Catchable (6+ inches)
1992/11/10 Rainbow Trout 188,780 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1992/10/30 Rainbow Trout 55,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1992/10/08 Rainbow Trout 265,850 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1992/05/14 Rainbow Trout 84,920 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1992/05/08 Rainbow Trout 144,800 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/12/05 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 128,100 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/10/11 Rainbow Trout 59,750 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/10/10 Rainbow Trout 60,330 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/10/08 Rainbow Trout 38,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/05/31 Rainbow Trout 35,460 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/05/30 Rainbow Trout 203,080 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1991/05/03 Smallmouth Bass 300 Catchable (6+ inches)
1990/10/30 Rainbow Trout 9,900 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/10/30 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 165,360 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/10/24 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 148,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/06/26 Rainbow Trout 10,105 Catchable (6+ inches)
1990/06/21 Rainbow Trout 143,820 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/05/17 Rainbow Trout 240,665 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/05/16 Rainbow Trout 73,920 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/04/04 Rainbow Trout 24,560 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/04/03 Rainbow Trout 7,800 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1990/04/02 Rainbow Trout 10,400 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1989/10/11 Rainbow Trout 30,400 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1989/10/10 Rainbow Trout 56,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1989/09/15 Rainbow Trout 30,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1989/08/30 Rainbow Trout 14,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1989/05/25 Rainbow Trout 43,870 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1988/11/10 Rainbow Trout 22,140 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1988/11/09 Rainbow Trout 81,860 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1988/11/08 Rainbow Trout 50,400 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1988/11/01 Rainbow Trout 43,200 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1988/10/12 Rainbow Trout 6,900 Catchable (6+ inches)
1988/10/11 Rainbow Trout 23,100 Catchable (6+ inches)
1988/05/25 Rainbow Trout 16,500 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1988/04/19 Rainbow Trout 146,300 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1988/01/26 Rainbow Trout 35,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
1987/11/06 Rainbow Trout 68,620 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1987/11/05 Rainbow Trout 67,200 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1987/10/15 Rainbow Trout 21,840 Catchable (6+ inches)
1987/10/01 Rainbow Trout 10,080 Catchable (6+ inches)
1987/09/30 Rainbow Trout 9,240 Catchable (6+ inches)
1987/02/27 Rainbow Trout 29,930 Catchable (6+ inches)
1986/09/24 Rainbow Trout 13,020 Catchable (6+ inches)
1986/09/23 Rainbow Trout 17,160 Catchable (6+ inches)
1986/02/27 Rainbow Trout 13,500 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1986/02/26 Rainbow Trout 16,500 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1985/09/17 Rainbow Trout 35,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1985/09/12 Rainbow Trout 7,350 Catchable (6+ inches)
1985/08/28 Rainbow Trout 19,400 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1985/05/03 Rainbow Trout 10,200 Catchable (6+ inches)
1985/04/10 Rainbow Trout 9,300 Catchable (6+ inches)
1984/09/28 Rainbow Trout 15,180 Catchable (6+ inches)
1984/07/19 Rainbow Trout 15,840 Catchable (6+ inches)
1983/10/24 Rainbow Trout 24,570 Catchable (6+ inches)
1983/05/23 Rainbow Trout 99,540 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1982/06/30 Chinook Salmon - Fall 49,440 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1982/06/29 Chinook Salmon - Fall 46,200 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
1981/10/07 Rainbow Trout 8,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
1981/10/01 Rainbow Trout 8,640 Catchable (6+ inches)
1978/01/10 Rainbow Trout 382,028 Fry (0-3 inches)
1970/11/13 Rainbow Trout 3,850 Catchable (6+ inches)
1970/11/10 Rainbow Trout 3,062 Catchable (6+ inches)
1969/11/06 Rainbow Trout 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, 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 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 apply when fishing for Brook Trout

Bull Trout

  • Bull Trout - catch-and-release

Kokanee

  • Kokanee limit is 6

Salmon (ocean-run)

  • 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 fishing is illegal. Defined as ocean-run Oncorhynchus nerka longer than 14 inches in the Snake River drainage below Hells Canyon Dam, the Salmon River drainage (excluding above Mosquito Flat Dam)
  • Fishing for salmon is prohibited unless a salmon season is specifically opened for that water

Steelhead (ocean-run)

  • Defined as Rainbow Trout longer than 20 inches 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 20 inches with the adipose fin clipped (as evidenced by a healed scar)
  • Fishing for steelhead is prohibited unless a steelhead season is specifically opened for that water. See fishing regulations for details

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, 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
  • Chinook Salmon and steelhead placed in ponds are counted in the trout bag limit
  • Bull Trout and Brook Trout are listed separately

Walleye (Stocked illegally in this Region. May be harmful to existing fisheries.)

  • No bag, length, or possession limits. Harvest is encouraged

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 Pacific Lamprey

  • May not be harvested or possessed

All Other Fish Species includes bullfrogs and crayfish

  • No bag, length, or possession limits
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