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Ririe Reservoir east of Idaho Falls has kokanee, cutthroat, smallmouth and yellow perch.
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Ririe Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Fishing is slow as the water cools.
Streamers along rocky points for trout and smallmouth.
Stocking report
See the Idaho Fish and Game fish stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Ririe Reservoir and other Idaho waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Ririe 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.
Ririe Reservoir lake details
| Access | Ramps at Juniper Campground and the dam area. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 5,100 ft |
| Nearest town | Ririe, Idaho |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Kokanee, cutthroat, smallmouth, yellow 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 to 4X |
| Ice fishing | Ice fishing for perch and kokanee. |
| Camping | Juniper Campground |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Steep canyon walls. Wind can be strong. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice fishing.
Spring
Trout near the inlet.
Summer
Smallmouth and kokanee.
Fall
Smallmouth slow down.
How to get there
From Idaho Falls, take US-26 east to the Ririe Reservoir turnoff.