Question 1

What part of Idaho is Payette River in?

Accepted Answer

You will find it in Gem County, Idaho, 2,228 feet up. New Plymouth is 5.2 miles off and Fruitland 11 miles. Approach from the town side if the back lanes are wet.

Question 2

Which fish have been recorded near Payette River?

Accepted Answer

Fish documented in Gem County include rainbow trout, brown trout, channel catfish, Chinook salmon and yellow perch. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish.

Question 3

What is the depth of Payette River?

Accepted Answer

Depth is not recorded for this one. The reliable approach: the deeper end sits near the outlet. Wind direction matters as much as wind strength.

Question 4

Does Payette River ice over?

Accepted Answer

The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. Treat the bank as borrowed rather than owned.

Question 5

Is Payette River trailerable?

Accepted Answer

No ramp is listed, so treat it as a walk-in water. Whatever the bank status, the state licence still applies. Check whether a permit must be bought in advance.

Question 6

What is the access like at Payette River?

Accepted Answer

Access is not recorded for this water. Gates may be locked outside the main season. The smaller ones warm faster in spring. Watch where fish top and note the time of day.


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