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Ririe Reservoir

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Ririe Reservoir in Bonneville County, Idaho offers diverse paddling opportunities. The reservoir has two main public access points: Blacktail Park and Juniper Campground. Both provide boat launches, mooring slips, and fishing docks. Two additional boat-access only parks, Benchland Park and Willow Point Park, are located between the main access points and offer shelters, picnic tables, and fire rings.

The reservoir is popular for boating, waterskiing, and fishing. Paddlers should be aware of motorized boat traffic, especially during peak summer months. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills and scenic vistas, providing an attractive backdrop for paddling excursions.

Daily use fees are $5 on weekdays and $10 on weekends/holidays. Annual passes are available, with summer passes valid from May 1 to October 31. Overnight camping is permitted at Juniper Campground, with fees of $20 for tent/dry dock camping and $30 for full hookups.

Facilities at the main access points include vault restrooms, picnic areas, and boat launches. However, potable water is not available at Blacktail Park, so paddlers should bring their own drinking water. The "pack it in, pack it out" policy is strictly enforced to maintain the cleanliness of the area.

The reservoir's shape allows for exploration between the main access points and boat-access only parks. The best paddling season is typically from May through October, coinciding with the summer pass period.

Paddlers should note that the reservoir is managed for multiple uses, including irrigation and hydroelectric power generation, which may affect water levels throughout the season.


Water access, boat ramps & amenities

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Idaho licenses and regulations

Idaho Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Idaho Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Idaho Fishing License

"To fish in Idaho any person 14 years of age or older must have a valid fishing license. Anglers younger than 14 do not need a license, but there is a small difference between resident and nonresident youth. -A resident child under 14 has their own separate fishing limit. -A nonresident child under 14 must be with someone who has a valid fishing license and their fish are in included in the license holders fishing limit. However, a nonresident child may purchase their own license and have their own limit. Special fishing permits are need for some activities for both residents and nonresidents: -Fishing for salmon and steelhead -Fishing with two poles."

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Idaho Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Idaho Stream Access Laws

Navigable streams are recognized as public transportation corridors, thus members of the public have the right to use the corridor, provided they enter and exit the corridor at a public right of way and remain within the corridor. Many navigable streams flow through private property, thus it is important that anglers know their rights and responsibilities when fishing in navigable waters that flow through private property.

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