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Lucky Peak Reservoir just above Boise has stocked rainbows, kokanee and smallmouth.
Looking for the latest Lucky Peak 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 Lucky Peak Reservoir.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Lucky Peak Reservoir that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Lucky Peak Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The reservoir is low after irrigation season.
Streamers along the rocky shorelines.
Stocking report
See the Idaho Fish and Game fish stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Lucky Peak Reservoir and other Idaho waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Lucky Peak 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.
Lucky Peak Reservoir lake details
| Access | Ramps at Spring Shores and Turner Gulch. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 3,000 ft |
| Nearest town | Boise, Idaho |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Rainbow trout, kokanee, 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 | Not usually ice-fished. |
| Camping | Lucky Peak State Park |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Heavy boat traffic in summer. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Quiet.
Spring
Trout.
Summer
Smallmouth.
Fall
Trout.
How to get there
From Boise, take State Highway 21 east.