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102 miles

Boise River

Flows from the Sawtooth backcountry into Arrowrock and Lucky Peak reservoirs, runs through Boise along a greenbelt, then crosses the Treasure Valley to meet the Snake near the Oregon border.

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Course of the river, simplified. Orange dots are boat ramps and launches, blue squares are bait shops. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Weather at the Boise River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length102 miles
SourceNorth and Middle Forks, Sawtooth Range, Idaho
MouthSnake River near Parma, Idaho, on the Oregon line
StateIdaho

Arrowrock, Lucky Peak and Anderson Ranch (South Fork) dams, plus the Boise River Diversion Dam.

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Boise River in Idaho, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.

Closest bait shops

Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.

Fishing regulations

Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:

Lakes on or near the Boise River

Lakes in our guide on or near this river:

Lake LowellIDArrowrock ReservoirIDLucky Peak ReservoirID

Facts from Boise River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Red pins are boat ramps and launches; blue pins are bait shops. Tap a pin for directions.

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