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Payette Lake Water Details - ID

Payette Lake, a scenic reservoir in Valley County, Idaho, offers anglers easy access with two nearby marinas, including one just a third of a mile away. Located just over a mile from the charming town of McCall, the lake is surrounded by popular attractions like McCall Campground & RV Park, Last Chance Campground, and several marinas, making it a convenient and appealing destination for fishing trips.

This named-water page is not a claim that fishing is legal, safe, or productive here. Check public access, local regulations, fish-consumption advisories, and posted closures before fishing.

© OpenStreetMap contributors · open Payette Lake in OpenStreetMap or use coordinates 44.91156, -116.12596.

Current conditions & 3-day forecast

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Water temperature & water-quality monitoring

Check the official EPA assessment (impaired-waters status and fish-consumption advisories) for Payette Lake at How’s My Waterway (EPA).

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Monitoring summaries from the Water Quality Portal.

State fishing records

Official ID state-record fish are published by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game — records there are the state's, not a MonsterRodHolders list.

Fish species

Location facts

Marinas nearby2
Nearest marina (mi)0.33
CountyValley
Water typereservoir

Nearby towns & communities

  • McCall (1.33 mi)

Nearby attractions

  • McCall Campground & RV Park — source
  • Last Chance Campground — source
  • RV Campground — source
  • Mile High Marina — source
  • Whitetail Club Marina — source

Fishing videos