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Little Wood River Reservoir

Idaho
2.34 km²
43.4433, -114.0378
13 species
NHD 59017213
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About Little Wood River Reservoir

Little Wood River Reservoir is a natural lake or pond in Idaho, United States. It covers approximately 2.34 km² (578 acres). The lake centroid is located at 43.4433° N, 114.0378° W. 13 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 2 introduced species. 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
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Diverse
13 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Little Wood River Reservoir

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 30m
Dawn13:11
Sunrise13:40
Sunset01:10
Dusk01:38

Bite windows today

  • Dawn12:41 – 14:40Excellent
  • Morning14:40 – 19:25Good
  • Midday19:25 – 22:10Calm
  • Afternoon22:10 – 00:10Good
  • Dusk00:10 – 02:08Excellent
  • Night02:08 – 12:41Good
Moon: 14% · waning↑ 10:24

Fish species

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Showing 13 of 13 species

Gear & tips for rainbow trout

Rod
5- to 7-weight fly rod
Sage X
Vision XO
Loop Q
Reel
5/6-weight fly reel
Mainline
WF-5/6 floating line + intermediate
Leader
Tapered + 0.20 mm tippet
Lures / bait
  • Streamers
  • Egg patterns
  • Nymphs
  • Dry flies
  • Boobies
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Season
April–November (put-and-take year-round)
Time of day
All day
Tip

Put-and-take fishing is common. Vary your depth. Popular Swedish waters: Bunn, Sommen and many small stocked put-and-take ponds.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Little Wood River Reservoir?

Species you can expect in or near Little Wood River Reservoir include Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Crappie, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and others. The list is based on species present in Idaho waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Little Wood River Reservoir?

Little Wood River Reservoir covers approximately 2.34 square kilometres (578 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Little Wood River Reservoir located?

Little Wood River Reservoir is located in Idaho, United States, with its centroid at 43.4433°, -114.0378°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF