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
Paddock Valley Reservoir
Washington County, Idaho · about 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
33°F water, windy Friday (16 mph S).
About Paddock Valley Reservoir
Paddock Valley Reservoir is a lake in Washington County, Idaho, covering about 1,170 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.1 miles with roughly 9.8 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 3,210 ft above sea level. Weiser is about 18 miles west. Caldwell, the nearest city, is about 37 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.8 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,210 ft
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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
Expect the usual Idaho mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 33°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.
- 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
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 7:39 am · sunset 5:21 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Paddock Valley Reservoir
- Weiserabout 18 mi west
- Payetteabout 19 mi southwest
- New Plymouthabout 19 mi southwest
- Fruitlandabout 21 mi southwest
- Caldwellnearest city, about 37 mi south
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Questions about Paddock Valley Reservoir
What fish are in Paddock Valley Reservoir?
Lakes like Paddock Valley 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 Paddock Valley 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 Paddock Valley Reservoir?
About 1,170 acres, with about 9.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Paddock Valley Reservoir?
Weiser is about 18 miles west; Payette is about 19 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Paddock Valley Reservoir today?
The surface was about 33°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Paddock Valley Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
