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Blackfoot Reservoir near Soda Springs is a big, windy reservoir with cutthroat and rainbows that move up the Blackfoot River.
Looking for the latest Blackfoot Reservoir river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Blackfoot Reservoir.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Blackfoot Reservoir that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Blackfoot Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Fishing is slow as the water cools.
Streamers near the river inlet.
Stocking report
See the Idaho Fish and Game fish stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Blackfoot Reservoir and other Idaho waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Blackfoot Reservoir, bring: Woolly Bugger #6-8, Mini Leech #8-10, Zebra Midge #14-18, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Blackfoot Reservoir lake details
| Access | Ramps and campgrounds along the shore. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 6,100 ft |
| Nearest town | Soda Springs, Idaho |
| Best season | Spring and fall |
| Fish | Yellowstone cutthroat and rainbow trout |
| 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. |
| Camping | Campgrounds on the reservoir |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Very windy. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice fishing.
Spring
Spring trout near the inlet.
Summer
Slow and warm.
Fall
Trout near the inlet.
How to get there
From Soda Springs, take State Highway 34 north.