Bear River\ Oneida Narrows - day(overnight) trip

Leaders are Lynn Vars and Doug Fuller

We will be The Bear River below the Oneida Narrows dam.  This is a beautifully scenic spot with a chance to catch a bass or bath in a local hot spring.  Those willing to camp riverside could make this an overnight trip.

Target Species: Rainbow and brown trout, smallmouth bass, walleye.

Drive time: 2.5 hrs.

Level of fishing difficulty: Moderate

Access: Dirt road for drive along river and to the dam and beyond.

Accommodations:  Links below

 Redpoint BLM  campground below the dam 13 sites (first come first serve).   https://www.blm.gov/visit/redpoint-campground

 Maple Grove Campground north on  reservoir above the dam                                   12 sites (first come - first  serve) https://www.blm.gov/visit/maple-grove-campground

There also amenities in Preston which is 17 miles away from the dam and on the way from SLC.

Weather: 4,850'. Typical warm fall weather.

Terrian: Normal public access with local boat ramps and moderate to steep banks.

Wading difficulty: Moderate.  Wading stick very helpful.  South banks can be steep, north bank more gentle with easier access.  Note that the dam flows can change rapidly, hopefully following a horn from the dam.

License:  You can buy your Idaho Fishing Licenses online or in Preston at South Fork Hardware, 64 N. State St, Preston ID 83263  208-852-1221