Fishing in Sweetwater, ID

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Sweetwater, Idaho?

Anglers in Sweetwater , ID recommend these top fishing spots: Snake River (WA / ID) , Clearwater River , Mann Lake , Lapwai Lake (Winchester State Park) , Kiwanis Park .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Sweetwater?

Most commonly caught species around Sweetwater , ID : Smallmouth bass - 765 reported catches Rainbow trout - 390 reported catches Largemouth bass - 309 reported catches Steelhead - 196 reported catches Chinook salmon - 88 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Sweetwater fishing reports?

The latest Sweetwater , ID fishing reports are: @calvinheusser reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lower Granite Lake . @blaiseevans reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lapwai Lake (Winchester State Park) . @LifeOnaFly reported a nice Rainbow trout . @blaiseevans reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lapwai Lake (Winchester State Park) . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Sweetwater?

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Idaho, United States

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Top fish species in Sweetwater

Latest Sweetwater fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Lower Granite Lake

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Lower Granite Lake

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Rainbow trout

Lapwai Lake (Winchester State Park)

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Rainbow trout

17 in · 2 lb

Rainbow trout

Lapwai Lake (Winchester State Park)

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Rainbow trout

13 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Spring Valley Reservoir

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Black bullhead

Lapwai Lake (Winchester State Park)

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Black bullhead

Lapwai Lake (Winchester State Park)

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Smallmouth bass

Kiwanis Park

18 in · 4 lb

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Fishing regulations in Sweetwater

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Idaho can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Smallmouth bass as of August 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Location regulation notes

Daily bag limits apply to all waters of the Clearwater Region except as modified in Clearwater Region Special Rule Waters. The possession limit is 3-times the daily bag limit.All waters open all year except as modified in Clearwater Region Special Rule WatersFor more information please see https://idfg.idaho.gov/rules/fish p. 15 -16Special Rule Waters for the Clearwater Region Section: From the mouth upstream to the Clearwater River Bridge at OrofinoTrout limit is 6; only trout with a clipped adipose fin, as evidenced by a healed scar, may be kept; no harvest of Cutthroat TroutFishing between posted boundaries 100 yards upstream and downstream from the Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery Ladder (near Cherry Lane Bridge) and extending into the river channel 50 yards is prohibited Fishing from the shoreline or wading along the perimeter of Dworshak National Fish Hatchery is prohibited Section: From the Clearwater River Bridge at Orofino upstream to the confluence of the South Fork and Middle Fork Clearwater rivers Trout limit is 6; only trout with a clipped adipose fin, as evidenced by a healed scar, may be kept; no harvest of Cutthroat Trout September 1 through April 30No motors allowed Clearwater River, Middle Fork December 1 through Friday before Memorial Day weekendtrout limit is 0, catch-and-release Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through November 30trout limit is 2, none under 14 inches September 1 through April 30No motors allowed Clearwater River, North Fork (See map on page 13)Section: From the mouth upstream to Dworshak Dam Trout limit is 6; only trout with a clipped adipose fin, as evidenced by a healed scar, may be kept; no harvest of Cutthroat Trout When fishing from Ahsahka Highway 7 Bridge, it is illegal to take or attempt to take any fish downstream of the railroad bridge; fishing from the railroad bridge is prohibitedFishing from any watercraft or wading is prohibited between the posted line approximately 150 yards upstream from the mouth of the North Fork Clearwater River and the Ahsahka Highway 7 Bridge Fishing from the shoreline or wading along the perimeter of Dworshak National Fish Hatchery is prohibited Section: From the upper end of flat water of Dworshak Reservoir upstream Barbless hooks required December 1 through Friday before Memorial Day weekendtrout limit is 0, catch-and-release, no bait allowed except maggots Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through November 30trout limit is 2, no Cutthroat Trout under 14 inches, no bait allowedClearwater River, South ForkCutthroat Trout limit is 0, catch and release onlySingle-pointed barbless hooks are required while fishing for steelhead and salmonCrooked Fork (tributary to Lochsa River)Section: From the mouth to Brushy ForkTrout limit is 0, catch-and-releaseNo bait allowed, barbless hooks requiredSection: From Brushy Fork upstream Clearwater Region general rules applyDeer Creek ReservoirTrout limit is 6, only 2 may be Tiger Trout, no Tiger Trout under 14 inchesDeyo ReservoirBass limit is 2, none under 16 inchesDworshak ReservoirTrout limit is 6, only 2 may be Cutthroat Trout, no Cutthroat Trout under 14 inchesElk Creek and tributaries (tributary to Dworshak Reservoir)Trout limit is 6, Brook Trout must be counted in trout limitElk Creek ReservoirTrout limit is 6, Brook Trout must be counted in trout limitKelly Creek and tributariesTrout limit is 0, catch-and-releaseNo bait allowed, barbless hooks requiredLochsa RiverSection: From the mouth upstream to Wilderness Gateway Campground Motor Bridge, near Highway 12 milepost 122Barbless hooks requiredDecember 1 through Friday before Memorial Day weekendtrout limit is 0, catch-and-release, no bait allowed except maggots Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through November 30trout limit is 2, none under 14 inches, no bait allowed Section: From Wilderness Gateway Campground Motor Bridge upstream to the confluence of Colt Killed Creek and Crooked Fork Creek Trout limit is 0, catch-and-releaseNo bait allowed, barbless hooks required Mann LakeElectric motors onlyBass limit is 2, none under 16 inchesMoose Creek ReservoirElectric motors onlySalmon RiverTrout limit is 6; only trout with a clipped adipose fin, as evidenced by a healed scar, may be kept; no harvest of Cutthroat TroutSalmon River tributariesSection: Those tributaries from the mouth of the Salmon River upstream to the Middle Fork Salmon River, except Little Salmon River (Page 20) and South Fork Salmon River (Page 21).Trout limit is 2Section: Those tributaries upstream from the mouth of the Middle Fork Salmon RiverSee Page 40, Salmon River tributaries, Special Rule WatersSelway RiverSection: From the mouth upstream to Selway Falls cable carBarbless hooks requiredDecember 1 through Friday before Memorial Day weekendtrout limit is 0, catch-and-release, no bait allowed except maggotsSaturday of Memorial Day weekend through November 30trout limit is 2, none under 14 inches, no bait allowedSection: From Selway Falls cable car upstream to Selway Falls Bridge at Meadow CreekClosed to fishingSection: From Selway Falls Bridge at Meadow Creek upstreamTrout limit is 0, catch-and-releaseNo bait allowed, barbless hooks requiredSnake River (ID/WA border upstream to Hells Canyon Dam)Trout limit is 6; only trout with a clipped adipose fin, as evidenced by a healed scar, may be kept; no harvest of Cutthroat TroutSpring Valley ReservoirElectric motors onlyBass limit is 2, none under 16 inchesWinchester Lake Electric motors onlyFor more information please see https://idfg.idaho.gov/rules/fish (see Pages 15-16 for details)

Additional information

Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth)• In rivers and streams, no bag, size or possession limits• In lakes and reservoirs, limit is 6, both species combinedFor more information please see https://idfg.idaho.gov/rules/fish

Synonyms

Micropterus dolomieui

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Regulations for

46°22′3.7″N 116°47′51″W

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FAQ about Sweetwater fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Sweetwater, Idaho?

Anglers in Sweetwater, ID recommend these top fishing spots: Snake River (WA / ID), Clearwater River, Mann Lake, Lapwai Lake (Winchester State Park), and Kiwanis Park.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Sweetwater?

Most commonly caught species around Sweetwater, ID:

Smallmouth bass - 765 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 390 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 309 reported catches
Steelhead - 196 reported catches
Chinook salmon - 88 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Sweetwater fishing reports?

The latest Sweetwater, ID fishing reports are:

@calvinheusser reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lower Granite Lake.
@blaiseevans reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lapwai Lake (Winchester State Park).
@LifeOnaFly reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@blaiseevans reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lapwai Lake (Winchester State Park).

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Sweetwater?

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