People often ask where are some good places to fly fish near Twin Falls. I say here are 5 of the top fly fishing spots near Twin Falls Idaho. There are a lot more places that are just as close. Just remember to get your Idaho Fishing License at the Idaho Fish and Game.
Here are 5 top fly fishing spots near Twin Falls Idaho. There are several more of them.

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Dierkes Lake
If you are looking for some family fun and not worried just about Fly Fishing. There is a lake about three miles east and about one and a quarter miles north. It is called Dierkes Lake
This lake is owned by the City of Twin Falls it is on 191 acres it has lots of features for everyone to enjoy.
Dierkes Lake does have some pretty good fishing for trout and panfish. There are some people that come here to fly fish and let their children play. I think it is just an excuse so that dad can come and do some fly fishing. There was a woman fishing from the bank and all of a sudden she started squealing and jumping up and down. Then after about 7 or 8 minutes, she brought in a nice trout about 16 inches long. The amazing thing was that she didn’t lose it she had a little kids pole with about 4-pound test. I was laughing so hard because she was jerking and reeling so hard I thought she was going to rip his lips off. There are also a lot of panfish here for people to catch,
Here are a few features.
- Benches
- Biking
- Drinking Fountain
- Electricity
- Fishing
- Grills
- Open Green Space
- Picnic Tables
- Playground equipment
- Restrooms
- Shelters
- Swimming
- Trails
- Volleyball
Also, it has lots of amenities
- Concession stand
- Drinking fountain
- Dog training area
- Fishing
- Gate fee is $3
- Grills
- No alcohol allowed
- Non-motorized boat launch
- North shelter that seats up to 36 people with electricity and grills available
- Picnic tables
Dierkes Lake playground equipment
- Playground equipment
- Portable picnic tables
- Restrooms
- Rock climbing area
- Sand volleyball pit
- The south shelter that seats up to 54 people with electricity and grills available
- Swimming area with lifeguards on duty from June to August
- Walking trail (not paved) around the lake that is 1.7 miles

Magic Reservoir:
Magic Reservoir is located in southern Idaho midway between Ketchum and Twin Falls. It offers some of the best fishing, boating, and water sports in the area.
This Reservoir is open and available year round.
Fishing here is good for bank anglers and boat anglers alike.
Boating is a popular activity, as is waterskiing and wakeboarding.
Wildlife enthusiasts enjoy the many waterfowl and birds of prey in the area.
Magic Reservoir has 14,000 acres of water and shoreline. These offer some of Southern Idaho’s best fishing, boating and water skiing at this semi-developed recreation site. It is managed and operated by the Bureau of Land Management. Available the year-round, it is also popular for ice fishing in winter. The Resort and the RV facilities are available along with docks, fuel, and parking.
Magic Reservoir is approximately 36 miles south of Sun Valley. Travel south on Highway 75 past the junction with Highway 20. Turn west at East Magic Reservoir Road.
The facilities include boat ramps, campsites, handicap access, and parking.
Bureau of Land Management: Phone: (208) 732-7200
Fishing
Fishing here is great for bank anglers and boat anglers alike, with large amounts of rainbow and brown trout as well as lots of yellow perch. Magic Reservoir is a good place for a lot of different types of fishing with great access. There is plenty of bank fishing areas to pick from. But many people choose to troll in small boats so they can have access to areas that bank fishermen can’t. There are a lot of people that use float tubes or paddle boats. We have caught some pretty big rainbows along with the browns. If you fish down by the dam you can almost wear yourself out catching the yellow perch at times.
Boating:
Boating is a very popular activity, as is waterskiing and wakeboarding, and jet skiing. Wildlife enthusiasts are also very excited with the many waterfowl and birds of prey that are in the area.
Camping:
For those looking to stay in the area a bit longer, there is abundant space for camping and RV’s. There are nine semi-developed recreation sites that are available with vault toilets, picnic tables, and boat access. There is no drinking water available and they do have a 14-day camping limit.
Whether you come to Magic Reservoir to fish, or boat/or just plain relax you can enjoy yourself in this scenic area.
Salmon Falls Reservoir
Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir is a 14-mile reservoir where you can catch nine different species of fish.
It is one of the premier walleye fisheries in Idaho where trophy catches are a common occurrence. The reservoir has five dedicated recreation sites that provide primitive camping facilities.
There’s one fully developed site at Salmon Dam that has designated camping units, picnic sites, recreational vehicle dump station. There is also a boat ramp that is available for you to launch your boat.
If the reservoir levels are high, boat launching might be hard in the East side bays. These are such as Grays Landing, Big Bay, Sandy Bay, and Norton Bay. Parking is limited and the shoreline launching is limited.
Just a short drive:
A short drive south of Twin Falls, this large reservoir in Idaho’s high desert provides lots of fishing styles with boat ramps and long shorelines. BLM manages Lud Drexler Park and campground near the dam.
Facilities that are available depending on location. Road conditions can deteriorate when saturated. You can help maintain the natural beauty of this area by driving on only existing roads when they are dry. Winter may have ice fishing, depending on local conditions.
On E 3600 N on US Hwy 93 in Twin Falls go 21 miles south to Rogerson. Turn west onto Jarbidge/Three Creek Rd (1520 N Rd) and go 7.5 miles to the dam. The boat ramp access is just beyond the campground. There are several dirt roads heading west from Hwy 93 south of Rogerson. These can provide access to the central portion of the reservoir. These include Greys Landing, Norton Bay, and other access points.
Boat Motor Restriction
None
Boat Ramp
Yes
Dock
Yes
Toilet
Yes
Campground
Yes
ADA Access
No A
These are the known Game Fish
- Bluegill / Pumpkinseed / Sunfish
- Crappie
- Rainbow Trout
- Rainbow X Cutthroat Trout
- Smallmouth Bass
- Walleye
Cedar Creek Reservoir
Cedar Creek Reservoir is also known as Roseworth Reservoir, it is located about 17 miles west of Rogerson, Idaho. The reservoir was created in 1910 by the construction of a dam across Cedar Creek by the Idaho Farm Development Company. This fishing destination attracts area anglers in search of rainbow trout. This is just a fun place to go just and have fun. We go here often if the fishing at Salmon Falls Reservoir is not doing well. It is about a 20-minute drive from Salmon Falls Reservoir. Cedar Creek is only about one hour out of Twin Falls. A remote trout fishery in a sagebrush, high desert setting. It has great shoreline access as well as high and low water boat ramps. This fishing destination attracts area anglers in search of rainbow trout.
Facilities:
- Parking area
- Vault restrooms
- Docks
Oakley Reservoir
Oakley Reservoir as it is called is really Goose Creek Reservoir. It is a 70-mile long body of water that is located southwest of Oakley. It runs into the northern parts of Utah and Nevada