Payette River
Forms where its forks meet at Banks, runs south to Horseshoe Bend, then west into Black Canyon Reservoir and past Emmett to join the Snake near Payette. Lake Cascade lies on the North Fork upstream.
Weather at the Payette River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 83 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | North and South Forks join at Banks, Boise County, Idaho |
| Mouth | Snake River near Payette, Idaho |
| State | Idaho |
Black Canyon Dam on the main stem; Cascade Dam on the North Fork.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Payette River in Idaho, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Boat ramp (43.939, -116.379) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (44.093, -116.943) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (43.870, -116.569) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Bait shops
No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the Payette River ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Payette River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Payette River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey