Fishing Report
Black Canyon Reservoir Fishing Report
Emmett, ID
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 23, 2026 at 9:11 PM MDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
43.929952, -116.386850
Est. water temp
73.2°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Emmett (Gem County, ID).
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 10 PM (Excellent · 82/100)
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How to catch them at Black Canyon Reservoir
Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 6-18 ft
Bluegill fishing report →Channel Catfish feed most actively at Night, when activity runs about 36% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 3-10 ft
Channel Catfish fishing report →Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report →Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report →Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 15-30 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Black Canyon Reservoir · 43.9300, -116.3868
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Black Canyon Reservoir?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch in Black Canyon Reservoir.
When's the best time to fish Black Canyon Reservoir?
Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Black Canyon Reservoir to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Black Canyon Reservoir?
Black Canyon Reservoir is near Emmett, ID, at 43.9300, -116.3868.
Plan your trip to Black Canyon Reservoir
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Black Canyon Reservoir, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.