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Idaho · Fishing
Rogerson sits in the high desert of south-central Idaho, and the fishing around it is almost entirely river-based — which tells you something useful right away.
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Rogerson sits in the high desert of south-central Idaho, and the fishing around it is almost entirely river-based — which tells you something useful right away. The three campgrounds in the area with active fishing listings, The Forks Campground, Big Cottonwood Campground, and Juniper Grove Campground, are all tagged as river fishing spots, meaning you're looking at moving water rather than reservoir or lake fishing. This part of Magic Valley is dry and open, so shade is limited and afternoon sun can be brutal in summer — the kind of detail that actually shapes when you want to be on the water. Access is the main draw here: these are campground-adjacent fisheries, so you can walk from your site to the bank without a long hike. That setup suits anglers who want a relaxed, multi-day trip more than a technical backcountry experience. If you're coming from Twin Falls, the drive is short enough that a day trip is realistic, but staying at one of these campgrounds lets you fish the early morning and evening windows that make river fishing in this region worth the effort.
All three fishing locations near Rogerson — The Forks Campground, Big Cottonwood Campground, and Juniper Grove Campground — are river fishing spots. You're fishing moving water here, not a lake or reservoir, so techniques like drift fishing and nymphing are more relevant than still-water methods.
You'll need a valid Idaho fishing license regardless of which of these campgrounds you fish from. Idaho Fish and Game manages licensing, and rules around catch limits and seasons can vary by water body and species, so check the current IDFG regulations for Magic Valley before you go rather than relying on last year's rules.
Juniper Grove Campground
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ID.
Trout Creek - Jarbidge Wilderness
~20 min drive
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Jarbidge River - Lower Canyon
~21 min drive
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Little Reservoir
~50 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NV.
The Forks Campground
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ID.
Wild Horse Reservoir
~55 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NV.
Big Cottonwood Campground
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ID.
Wild Horse Reservoir
~57 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NV.
Grasmere Reservoir
~59 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ID.
Sewell Reservoir
~1h 14m drive
A worthwhile stop near ID.
Deep Creek Reservoir
~1h 14m drive
A worthwhile stop near ID.
Lake Billy Shaw
~1h 16m drive
A worthwhile stop near NV.
Early morning and the last two hours before sunset are your best windows. The high desert around Rogerson gets intense midday sun with little tree cover along the water, which pushes fish into slower, deeper water and makes surface activity drop off. Being on the bank at first light gives you the most productive fishing and the most comfortable conditions.
The campground-adjacent setup at all three locations means access is straightforward — no long approach hike, no technical terrain to navigate to reach the bank. That makes it a reasonable choice for newer anglers. River fishing does require a bit more technique than still-water fishing, so if you're a complete beginner, brushing up on basic drift and mending skills before the trip will help.
All three listings — The Forks Campground, Big Cottonwood Campground, and Juniper Grove Campground — are campgrounds with direct river fishing access, so you can walk from your campsite to the water. That's one of the practical advantages of this area over fishing spots that require a separate drive to the put-in.
