WikiCatchMagic Reservoir
Idaho, United States
- reservoir
- 9 species listed
- 43.2937, -114.4150
Magic Reservoir is a reservoir in Idaho, United States. WikiCatch lists 9 fish species for this water, including Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch. The nearest other water we map in Idaho is Willow Creek, 9.6 km away.
Species at Magic Reservoir
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Willow Creekstream9.6 km
- Rock Creekstream10.0 km
- Richfield Canalcanal14 km
- Big Wood Riverstream18 km
- Thorn Creekstream18 km
- District Canalcanal19 km
- Wilson Creekstream20 km
- Stalker Creekstream20 km
About Magic Reservoir
Tucked into Idaho, United States, Magic Reservoir is a reservoir that fishes differently season to season. Spring brings fish into the shallows to spawn or feed on early baitfish; midsummer pushes them to cooler, deeper water; autumn turns them aggressive again as they pack on weight before winter. Anglers planning a trip to Magic Reservoir should check water temperature and recent weather — a sudden cold front can shut a reservoir like this down for a day.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Rainbow trout
Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.
- For Smallmouth bass
Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.
- For Yellow perch
When perch are finicky, downsize your bait or lure and use lighter line to increase your chances of getting a bite. Focus on areas near weed beds or drop-offs as they often hold schools of perch.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Magic Reservoir.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Magic Reservoir, make sure your licence covers Idaho, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Official Idaho fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.