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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
C J Strike Reservoir
Owyhee County, Idaho · 7,500 acres (11.7 sq mi)
55°F water, level 2457 ft, windy Friday (22 mph S).
About C J Strike Reservoir
In Owyhee County, Idaho, C J Strike Reservoir covers 7,500 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by C. J. Strike Dam on the Snake River and Bruneau River. C.J. Strike Reservoir, where the Bruneau River meets the Snake River, supports a diverse warm-water and trout fishery and a population of white sturgeon.
From end to end it runs about 11.4 miles with roughly 55 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 2,460 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Mountain Home, is about 12 miles northeast. The closest city is Boise, about 44 miles away.
- Size
- 7,500 acres (11.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 55 miles
- End to end
- About 11.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,460 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- C. J. Strike Dam, Snake River and Bruneau River
- County
- Owyhee County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 21 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in C J Strike Reservoir
C J Strike Reservoir holds crappie, bluegill and sunfish, catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout and yellow perch. At 55°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
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
5 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 7:34 am · sunset 5:21 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near C J Strike Reservoir
- Mountain Homeabout 12 mi northeast
- Glenns Ferryabout 23 mi east
- Boisenearest city, about 44 mi north
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Questions about C J Strike Reservoir
What fish are in C J Strike Reservoir?
C J Strike Reservoir holds crappie, bluegill and sunfish, catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is C J Strike 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 C J Strike Reservoir?
7,500 acres, with about 55 miles of shoreline.
What town is near C J Strike Reservoir?
Mountain Home is about 12 miles northeast; Glenns Ferry is about 23 miles east.
What is the water temperature at C J Strike Reservoir today?
The surface was about 55°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
C J Strike Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
