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
Dworshak Reservoir
Clearwater County, Idaho · 17,100 acres (26.7 sq mi)
35°F water, calm this morning.
About Dworshak Reservoir
Dworshak Reservoir is a reservoir in Clearwater County, Idaho, covering 17,100 acres. It was made by Dworshak Dam on the North Fork Clearwater River. Dworshak Reservoir was formed by damming the North Fork Clearwater River, which once held one of the finest wild steelhead runs in the world.
From end to end it runs about 27.6 miles with roughly 140 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,530 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Orofino, is about 2.2 miles southwest.
- Size
- 17,100 acres (26.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 140 miles
- End to end
- About 27.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,530 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Dworshak Dam, North Fork Clearwater River
- County
- Clearwater County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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 35°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
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 6:44 am · sunset 4:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Dworshak Reservoir
- Orofinoabout 2.2 mi southwest
- Nezperceabout 19 mi south
- Kamiahabout 23 mi south
- Lapwaiabout 25 mi southwest
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Questions about Dworshak Reservoir
What fish are in Dworshak Reservoir?
Lakes like Dworshak 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 Dworshak 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 Dworshak Reservoir?
17,100 acres, with about 140 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Dworshak Reservoir?
Orofino is about 2.2 miles southwest; Nezperce is about 19 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Dworshak Reservoir today?
The surface was about 35°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Dworshak Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
