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Magic Reservoir

Magic Reservoir is a reservoir in Idaho, near Blaine County.

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Fish species in Magic Reservoir

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Magic Reservoir has rainbow and brown trout, perch and smallmouth bass on the Big Wood system. Its gently sloping banks make water level a big part of the trip. A spot that gave you easy shore fishing in spring may be a long walk from the water later on.

Lake facts

  • Size: 3,580 acres
  • Main fish: Rainbow and brown trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass

Where to fish

Moonstone Landing, Hot Springs Landing and Sheep Bridge are access names to look up alongside the east- and west-shore approaches. For trout, try a light lure or bait rig where you can reach more than shallow water. Perch are worth searching for with small jigs once you find a school. For bass, spend time around suitable rock and cover.

Fishing tips and rules

Check the level before towing a boat or bringing children for a bank session. Cooler weather can bring trout into easier reach, while bass and perch give you other options as the water warms. Read any current water-quality notice and the fishing rules before planning to keep a catch.

Camping and lake access

Camping and toilets are available at some developed accesses, but services differ. Pick the side of the reservoir and facility before leaving home. A picnic, shore walk or watching waterbirds can fill the quieter part of the day. If a ramp is dry, don't drive onto soft lakebed looking for another launch. The wind can also make a short boat trip much less comfortable.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Bridgelip Sucker — supporting source

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Trout — supporting source

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Cobow Trout — supporting source

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Coho Salmon — supporting source

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Fathead Minnow — supporting source

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Kokanee — supporting source

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largescale Sucker — supporting source

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Longnose Dace — supporting source

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Rainbow Trout — supporting source

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Redside Shiner — supporting source

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Smallmouth Bass — supporting source

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Speckled Dace — supporting source

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Steelhead — supporting source

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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