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Magic Reservoir on the Big Wood River south of Hailey has rainbows, browns and smallmouth, plus perch.
Looking for the latest Magic 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 Magic Reservoir.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Magic Reservoir that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Magic Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The reservoir is low in fall.
Streamers near the Big Wood inlet and rocky points.
Stocking report
See the Idaho Fish and Game fish stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Magic Reservoir and other Idaho waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Magic Reservoir, bring: Woolly Bugger #6-8, Mini Leech #8-10, Clouser Minnow #4-6, 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.
Magic Reservoir lake details
| Access | Ramps on the west and east sides. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 4,800 ft |
| Nearest town | Bellevue, Idaho |
| Best season | Spring and fall |
| Fish | Rainbow and brown trout, smallmouth, perch |
| 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 | Primitive camping |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Water levels drop a lot in dry years. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice fishing.
Spring
Trout near the inlet.
Summer
Smallmouth.
Fall
Browns.
How to get there
From Hailey, take State Highway 75 south and US-20 west.