Brownlee Reservoir
ODFW: 503-947-6000
About
The fish are waiting
Brownlee is a nearly 60-mile long Snake River reservoir on the Oregon-Idaho border that offers an excellent warm water fishery for a variety of species including crappie, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, and perch. It is jointly managed by ODFW and Idaho Fish and Game, but you’ll only need an Oregon or Idaho license to fish much of Brownlee. The exception is the Powder River Arm located on the reservoir’s west side where an Oregon license is required.
ACTIVITIES
Fishing & Boating
Fish for crappie, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, and perch.
Details
Getting There
From Baker City, take OR-86 east toward Richland, then continue to Hewitt Park, Holcomb Park, or other Brownlee access points depending on destination.
Seasons
Winter
Spring – best time to fish for crappie and bass
Summer – best for catfish
Fall