Lake Walcott
Lake Walcott
- Boat Ramps
- 3
- Access Points
- 3
- Species
- 10
Lake Walcott is an 8,200-acre reservoir spanning approximately 25 miles of the Snake River in south-central Idaho. Created by the Minidoka Dam, this expansive body of water offers approximately 80 miles of shoreline for anglers to explore. Situated at an elevation of 4,200 feet above sea level, Lake Walcott is renowned for its diverse fishery with numerous species thriving in its waters. The reservoir serves as both a popular recreational destination and an important component of the Snake River system. Lake Walcott State Park, managed by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, provides key amenities for visitors while the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation operates the dam and controls water levels in the reservoir.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Lake Walcott and what's needed to catch them.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Kokanee Salmon
Mountain Whitefish
Prosopium williamsoni
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
Fish stocking schedule
Latest 5 stockings
- Rainbow Trout24,220 fish · 13.0 inOct 20, 2026
- Rainbow Trout30,376 fish · Catchable sizeSep 3, 2026
- White Sturgeon40 fish · 17.0 inJun 3, 2026
- Rainbow Trout14,000 fish · Catchable sizeMar 11, 2025
- Rainbow Trout7,000 fish · Catchable sizeMar 11, 2025
Source
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Updated Nov 13, 2026. Sizes are the length the agency reports. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.
Open stocking page, opens in new tabFishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Lake Walcott. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Lake Walcott
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Idaho licenses and regulations
Idaho Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Idaho Fishing License
"To fish in Idaho any person 14 years of age or older must have a valid fishing license. Anglers younger than 14 do not need a license, but there is a small difference between resident and nonresident youth. -A resident child under 14 has their own separate fishing limit. -A nonresident child under 14 must be with someone who has a valid fishing license and their fish are in included in the license holders fishing limit. However, a nonresident child may purchase their own license and have their own limit. Special fishing permits are need for some activities for both residents and nonresidents: -Fishing for salmon and steelhead -Fishing with two poles."
Idaho Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Idaho Stream Access Laws
Navigable streams are recognized as public transportation corridors, thus members of the public have the right to use the corridor, provided they enter and exit the corridor at a public right of way and remain within the corridor. Many navigable streams flow through private property, thus it is important that anglers know their rights and responsibilities when fishing in navigable waters that flow through private property.
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Fishing spots
- Gifford Springs Boat Ramp
- Lake Walcott State Park Boat Ramp
- Massacre Rocks State Park Boat Ramp
- Fall Creek Bridge
- Rock Cr;massacre Rock Br Bridge
- Raft River Bridge
- Main Northside Canal Bridge
- Main Southside Canal Bridge
- Main Northside Canal Bridge
- Main Southside Canal Bridge
- Lower Campground Ground
- Upper Campground Ground
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