Rivers, Lakes, Hot Springs

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Cascade and Valley county are filled with some of the best fishing and water-based recreation in Idaho. We have you covered from rafting and kayaking to fishing and paddle boarding. We have hot springs for soaking and some of the best ice fishing in the world.

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Lake Cascade

Located less than 2 minutes from Birch Glen Lodge and Motel on the North Fork of the Payette river it has a surface area of 47 square miles.  Lake Cascade is the fourth largest lake or reservoir in the state. The closest city is Cascade and Donnelly.

For stocking, seasonal rules and licenses Check out Idaho Fish Planner

Best trout, perch, and smallmouth fishing around!
A list of fish that have been observed in Lake Cascade.

• Bluegill / Pumpkinseed, / Sunfish (Lepomis spp.) 
• Bullhead Catfish (Ameiurus spp.) 
• Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) 
• Crappie (Pomoxis spp.) 
• Kokanee (Oncorhynchus nerka) 
• Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) 
• Mountain Whitefish (Prosopium williamsoni) 
• Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) 
• Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) 
• Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) 

• Black Crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus)
• Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis)
• Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)
• Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch)
• Kokanee (Early Spawner) (Oncorhynchus nerka)
• Kokanee (October Spawner) (Oncorhynchus nerka)
• Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)
• Mountain Whitefish (Prosopium williamsoni)
• Pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus)
• Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
• Rainbow Trout (Hatchery) (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
• Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu)
• Steelhead (Hatchery) (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
• Tiger Muskie (Esox masquinongy x lucius)
• White Crappie (Pomoxis annularis)
• Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens)

If fishing isn’t what you’re here for then take a dip, relax on the shore, and watch the sailboats. So many options on Lake Cascade.