Fishing Moose Creek Reservoir in Latah County, Idaho

• Overview

  You will find Moose Creek Reservoir in Latah County, Idaho. Height above sea level is 2,910 feet. It measures about 31 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The whole outline is near 1.7 miles, and most of it is walkable. Ground here is low by Idaho standards. Nearest town is Orofino, 28 miles off. Moscow lies 29 miles off, Palouse another 31 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Moose Creek Reservoir

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Across Latah County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, brown trout and bluegill. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The near bank of Moose Creek Reservoir is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 64°F, the coldest about 27°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Moose Creek Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Elk Creek Reservoir, 14 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Moose Creek Reservoir before loading the car.