Snake Zone

BROWNLEE RESERVOIR: Crappie, bass, perch, catfish, bluegill, trout, carp

Not many anglers have been out recently. However, those that have gone out this winter have done well for perch and crappie. Some really nice perch are available with some over 12 inches being caught. Throughout the rest of the winter, trout also will be available in the Powder River arm and in the main reservoir. Last updated 1/8/25.

Call the Idaho Power Company's recording at 1-800-422-3143 to get information on access at recreational sites or see the following link for Reservoir level information.

OXBOW AND HELLS CANYON RESERVOIRS: Trout, perch, crappie, bass, catfish, sturgeon

Trout fishing can be good in these reservoirs during the winter, and some anglers have been catching perch lately.

Surplus hatchery steelhead were released into Hells Canyon Reservoir. For anglers holding an Oregon fishing license, these fish when caught in Hells Canyon Reservoir count toward their trout limit and do not need to be recorded on a combined angling tag when harvested. See the Snake River zone fishing regulations for details. Last updated 1/8/25.

SNAKE RIVER below HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR: Trout, bass, sturgeon, steelhead

Steelhead fishing had been pretty good in Hells Canyon. Anglers have caught fish throughout the Oregon section of the Snake River upstream to Hells Canyon Dam. During the winter, fishing for trout and sturgeon can also be good in Hells Canyon. Last updated 1/8/25.

SNAKE RIVER (above Brownlee Reservoir): Channel catfish, flathead catfish, smallmouth bass

Flows on the Snake River are high with turbid (muddy) water making fishing difficult. Water temperatures are also cold and will affect fishing for warmwater fish. Last updated 3/26/25.