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American Falls Reservoir

Idaho
78.83 km²
42.9568, -112.6729
NHD 64a66331-eec4-4e31-8797-3700792d6ba5
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About American Falls Reservoir

American Falls Reservoir is a natural lake or pond in Idaho, United States. It covers approximately 78.83 km² (19478 acres). The lake centroid is located at 42.9568° N, 112.6729° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
May – September
Ice-off through early fall
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at American Falls Reservoir

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 15h 0m
Dawn11:34
Sunrise12:08
Sunset03:07
Dusk03:41

Bite windows today

  • Dawn11:0413:08Excellent
  • Morning13:0819:37Good
  • Midday19:3700:07Calm
  • Afternoon00:0702:07Good
  • Dusk02:0704:11Excellent
  • Night04:1111:04Good
Moon: 14% · waxing15:57

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in American Falls Reservoir?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for American Falls Reservoir. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is American Falls Reservoir?

American Falls Reservoir covers approximately 78.83 square kilometres (19478 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is American Falls Reservoir located?

American Falls Reservoir is located in Idaho, United States, with its centroid at 42.9568°, -112.6729°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF