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Anderson Ranch Reservoir on the South Fork Boise has kokanee, rainbows and smallmouth.
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Anderson Ranch Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The reservoir is drawn down for winter.
Streamers near the inlet and rocky points.
Stocking report
See the Idaho Fish and Game fish stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Anderson Ranch Reservoir and other Idaho waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Anderson Ranch Reservoir, bring: Woolly Bugger #6-8, Clouser Minnow #4-6, Mini Leech #8-10, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Anderson Ranch Reservoir lake details
| Access | Ramps along the reservoir road. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 4,200 ft |
| Nearest town | Mountain Home, Idaho |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Kokanee, rainbow trout, smallmouth |
| Regulations | Check the Idaho Department of Fish and Game rules before you go. An Idaho fishing license is required for anglers 14 and older, plus a steelhead or salmon permit where those fish are targeted. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 3X |
| Ice fishing | Ice fishing when it freezes. |
| Camping | Forest Service campgrounds |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Long drawdowns. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice.
Spring
Trout.
Summer
Kokanee and smallmouth.
Fall
Trout near the inlet.
How to get there
From Mountain Home, take US-20 and the Anderson Ranch Dam road.