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
Crane Creek Reservoir
Washington County, Idaho · about 2,610 acres (4.1 sq mi)
54°F water, windy Friday (15 mph S).
About Crane Creek Reservoir
In Washington County, Idaho, Crane Creek Reservoir covers about 2,610 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.8 miles with roughly 14.9 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 3,190 ft above sea level. Weiser lies about 19 miles to the southwest. The closest city is Caldwell, about 47 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,610 acres (4.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,190 ft
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 8:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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, walleye, 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. At 54°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
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
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 7:40 am · sunset 5:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Crane Creek Reservoir
- Weiserabout 19 mi southwest
- Councilabout 24 mi north
- Payetteabout 25 mi southwest
- Cascadeabout 26 mi east
- Caldwellnearest city, about 47 mi south
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Questions about Crane Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Crane Creek Reservoir?
Lakes like Crane Creek Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Crane Creek 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 Crane Creek Reservoir?
About 2,610 acres, with about 14.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Crane Creek Reservoir?
Weiser is about 19 miles southwest; Council is about 24 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Crane Creek Reservoir today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Crane Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
