The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Black Canyon Reservoir
Gem County, Idaho · about 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Windy Friday (18 mph SSE).
About Black Canyon Reservoir
In Gem County, Idaho, Black Canyon Reservoir covers about 730 acres.
It stretches about 4.8 miles end to end with roughly 16.9 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 2,500 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Emmett, is about 5 miles southwest. Meridian, the nearest city, is about 21 miles south.
- Size
- About 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.9 miles
- End to end
- About 4.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,500 ft
- County
- Gem County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 1 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Idaho, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:38 am · sunset 5:21 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Black Canyon Reservoir
- Emmettabout 5 mi southwest
- Eagle Foothillsabout 12 mi south
- Hidden Springabout 14 mi southeast
- Eagleabout 15 mi south
- Meridiannearest city, about 21 mi south
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Questions about Black Canyon Reservoir
What fish are in Black Canyon Reservoir?
Lakes like Black Canyon Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Black Canyon Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Black Canyon Reservoir?
About 730 acres, with about 16.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Black Canyon Reservoir?
Emmett is about 5 miles southwest; Eagle Foothills is about 12 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Black Canyon Reservoir?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Black Canyon Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
