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Brownlee Reservoir

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Idaho, United States

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Channel catfish

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Brownlee Reservoir is a lake located in Washington County, Idaho, United States. It is also intersecting with Baker County, Oregon. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, and Black crappie.

Location

44°34′56.3″N 117°07′31.5″W
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Official website

idfg.idaho.gov

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Fishing regulations at Brownlee Reservoir, ID

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.

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FAQ about Brownlee Reservoir fishing

Brownlee Reservoir is a lake located in Washington County, Idaho, United States. It is also intersecting with Baker County, Oregon. Its coordinates are:
44°34′56.3″N 117°07′31.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Brownlee Reservoir by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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Fishing in Idaho requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, daily, annual, or combination permits, available online or at license vendors.

In Idaho, no fishing license is required for anglers under 14 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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