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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Blackfoot Reservoir
Caribou County, Idaho · 18,000 acres (28.1 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Blackfoot Reservoir
Blackfoot Reservoir is a reservoir in Caribou County, Idaho, covering 18,000 acres. Blackfoot Dam holds it back on the Blackfoot River (Idaho). Blackfoot Reservoir is a large irrigation reservoir known for its cutthroat and rainbow trout fishing.
From end to end it runs about 13.5 miles with roughly 67 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 6,120 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Conda, is about 7.1 miles south. The closest city is Idaho Falls, about 35 miles away.
- Size
- 18,000 acres (28.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 67 miles
- End to end
- About 13.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 6,120 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Blackfoot Dam, Blackfoot River (Idaho)
- County
- Caribou County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Blackfoot Reservoir
Blackfoot Reservoir holds trout. At 44°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:16 am · sunset 5:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Blackfoot Reservoir
- Condaabout 7.1 mi south
- Soda Springsabout 12 mi south
- Star Valley Ranchabout 29 mi east
- Idaho Fallsnearest city, about 35 mi northwest
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Questions about Blackfoot Reservoir
What fish are in Blackfoot Reservoir?
Blackfoot Reservoir holds trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Blackfoot 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 Blackfoot Reservoir?
18,000 acres, with about 67 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Blackfoot Reservoir?
Conda is about 7.1 miles south; Soda Springs is about 12 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Blackfoot Reservoir today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Blackfoot Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
