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
Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
Twin Falls County, Idaho · about 1,930 acres (3 sq mi)
Windy Friday (24 mph S).
About Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
In Twin Falls County, Idaho, Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir covers about 1,930 acres.
It stretches about 9.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 27 miles. The water sits about 5,000 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Jackpot, is about 7.5 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,930 acres (3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 27 miles
- End to end
- About 9.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,000 ft
- County
- Twin Falls County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 18 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: trout, lake trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Trout
- Lake trout
- Yellow perch
- Smallmouth bass
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
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 7:27 am · sunset 5:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
- Jackpotabout 7.5 mi south
- Filerabout 25 mi north
- Buhlabout 27 mi north
- Twin Fallsabout 28 mi northeast
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Questions about Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir?
Lakes like Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir usually hold trout, lake trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Salmon Falls 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 Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir?
About 1,930 acres, with about 27 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir?
Jackpot is about 7.5 miles south; Filer is about 25 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
