Fishing Report
Hells Canyon Reservoir Fishing Report
Riggins, ID
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 11 PM (Fair · 45/100)
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Nov 8, 2026 at 10:52 PM MST, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
45.233214, -116.700978
Est. water temp
55.7°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Species on record
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Species detail
How to catch them at Hells 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 →Smallmouth 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: 20-40 ft
Smallmouth Bass 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
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Location
Hells Canyon Reservoir · 45.2332, -116.7010
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Hells Canyon Reservoir?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Smallmouth Bass, and Yellow Perch in Hells Canyon Reservoir.
When's the best time to fish Hells 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 Hells Canyon Reservoir to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Hells Canyon Reservoir?
Hells Canyon Reservoir is near Riggins, ID, at 45.2332, -116.7010.
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