C.J. Strike Reservoir is a reservoir located in southwestern Idaho. Its main recreational features include the

C. J. Strike Dam C. J. Strike Dam is an earth-fill type Hydroelectricity, hydroelectric dam in the Western United States, western United States, on the Snake River in Southwestern Idaho, southwestern Idaho. Located just below the Bruneau River confluence near Grand ...

and its reservoir, an impoundment of the

Snake River The Snake River is a major river of the greater Pacific Northwest region in the United States. At long, it is the largest tributary of the Columbia River, in turn, the largest North American river that empties into the Pacific Ocean. The Snake ...

and Bruneau River. This in turn provides excellent fishing (both cold and warm water) and boating opportunities along with, to a lesser extent camping and hiking. The area is maintained and managed largely by Idaho Power Company, which provides free public access and operates the campgrounds adjacent to the reservoir. The area is also known for ruts from the Oregon Trail which can still be seen by hiking the area.

Species of Fish

The following are or have been resident fishes of Strike Reservoir: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Bridgelip Sucker, Brown Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Chiselmouth, Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, Largescale Sucker, Mottled Sculpin, Mountain Whitefish, Northern Pikeminnow, Peamouth, Pumpkinseed, Rainbow Trout, Redside Shiner, Smallmouth Bass, Warmouth, White Crappie, White Sturgeon (Snake River Population), Whitefish (Var. Sp. Prosopium), and Yellow Perch. Idaho Fish and Game Commission recommends the following for sportsman: Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Sunfish, Bullhead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Sturgeon, and Yellow Perch. https://web.archive.org/web/20110718203408/http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/Fishingplanner/WaterInfo.aspx?qt=1&ID=26&WID=15428 Due to ignorance of certain individuals other known species have also been found and transplanted. Like all natural resources, continued abuse of the reservoir's ecosystem could have a detrimental effect on future fishing. http://www.idahostatesman.com/2009/04/01/717960/walleye-caught-in-idahos-cj-strike.html

External links

CJ Strike Reservoir
Bureau of Land Management, Idaho Buildings and structures in Elmore County, Idaho Buildings and structures in Owyhee County, Idaho Reservoirs in Idaho Lakes of Elmore County, Idaho Lakes of Owyhee County, Idaho Protected areas of Elmore County, Idaho Protected areas of Owyhee County, Idaho Idaho Power {{OwyheeCountyID-geo-stub