The southernmost central portion of the state consists of Camas, Blaine, Gooding, Lincoln, Jerome, Minidoka, Twin Falls, Cassia, and part of Elmore, Owyhee, Power and Oneida counties. Big game hunt units include 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 52, 52a, 53, 54, 55, 56 and 57. The regional office is in Jerome. From I-84: Exit 173 / Hwy 93 Business Park
Home to such natural marvels as the mighty Snake River, Thousand Springs and Shoshone Falls, this area brings the vast desert to life with ample hunting, angling and outdoor opportunities. Hunters can take on a new challenge with antelope hunting. Anglers will find a wide variety of game fish in the miles of the beautiful Snake River. The Hagerman Valley also provides some of the states best waterfowl habitat and viewing.
Elevations in the Magic Valley range from 2,797 at the Snake River to 10,339 at Cache Peak. Idaho record game harvest includes the number one antelope taken in Blaine county.
Thorn Creek Reservoir – Small reservoir suitable for non-motorized watercraft, for trout fishing. Often excellent bird-watching in spring. Proceed north on Highway 46 from Gooding until the signed turnoff for Thorn Creek Reservoir. • Semi-developed campsite with vault toilet and picnic tables • Spring and summer are the best times; the water level becomes quite low by late-summer • No drinking water • 14-day camping limit; no fees
Dog Creek Resevoir – Small reservoir northwest of Gooding on Highway 46. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 43.0249, -114.7442 and the altitude is 3609 feet (1100 meters). Good catfishing most of the year. Trout and blue gill are plentiful. Usually very quiet. A good place to relax, fish and enjoy.
Gooding County, Idaho is home to a total of 15 lakes, arranged alphabetically below. If you are considering fishing in Gooding County, Idaho, get more information by clicking on any lake in the list below. Bray Lake (DavisMountain SW area) Clear Lake (Thousand Springs area) Clear Lakes (Thousand Springs area) Dog Creek Reservoir (Thorn Creek SW area) Last Chance Reservoir (Bliss area) Lye Lake (Davis Mountain SW area) Open Crossing Reservoir (Gooding Butte area) Pioneer Reservoir (Ticeska area) Rattler Reservoir (Davis Mountain SW area) Rocky Reservoir (Gooding Butte area) Sliman Reservoir (Tunupa area) Tea Kettle Reservoir (Gooding Butte area) Turkey Lake (Thorn Creek SW area) Upper Salmon Falls Reservoir (Hagerman area) Walker Waterhole (Gooding Butte area)
