Welcome to the Duck Valley Outing
April 23 - 26, 2026
This stillwater fishery is known for some fantastic Spring fishing at a time when many local rivers are too high to safely wade and others are closed to fishing. Come on out to try your hand at catching some of the largest rainbow trout southwest Idaho has to offer.
There are three lakes open to fishing in Duck Valley. Mountain View and Sheep Creek Reservoirs allow gas powered motors. Lake Billy Shaw is fly fishing only and boat motors are restricted to electrical only.
You must have a Duck Valley tribal license to fish this event. An annual single rod license costs $150, which also allows you to disperse camp on the reservation for no additional charge for the duration of the license. The license may be available at some local fly shops or at Cabela’s, in addition to ACE Hardware in DV. Daily licenses are also available. This link will provide access to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribal Website:
https://spt.permits.tribaltrails.ai/
5 and 6 weight fly rods are typically used at this fishery with floating, intermediate and sinking lines. Fishing reports from previous outings indicate #6 and 8 weighted black, brown or olive leeches fished deep and a #14 root beer and wine-colored chironomids with a fine silver wire rib, fished on or near the bottom, can be productive.
Temperatures in the morning typically range from the mid 30s to 40s, with afternoon temps in the low 50s to the high 60s. Be prepared for rain, snow, and lots of WIND!
Camping with hook-ups is available at both Mountain View and Sheep Creek Reservoirs. Dispersed camping is available at all three bodies of water. The BVFF outing host will camp at Mountain View Campground. Look for the BVFF feather flags. Reservations can be made on the tribal website or by calling 208-759-3246 and asking for June or Annmarie.
Directions from Boise: Take I-84 East to Mountain Home, then take Idaho 51 Hwy to Duck Valley. Driving time is approximately 2+45. There is gasoline and diesel fuel available in Duck Valley.
If you decide to join us On-The-Water With BVFF, please register on this page.
Let's go fishing!
Outing host is Ron Kaye, 805-705-8785, ronkaye@gmail.com
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Liability Waiver
By registering, I affirm that I am voluntarily participating in the following event:
NAME: Duck Valley - Mountain View Reservoir Outing - 2026
DATES: April 23 - 26, 2026
and I further acknowledge that I know and understand the inherent risks. I assume full responsibility for any and all sickness, injuries, or damages that may occur to me as a result of participating in the named event. By registering, I acknowledge that BVFF is not responsible for any illness or injury associated with my participation in the named event. And I further acknowledge that any photos taken during the event may be used by the organization.
