C. J. Strike Reservoir

C.J. Strike Reservoir
Location of C. J. Strike Reservoir in Idaho, USA.
Location of C. J. Strike Reservoir in Idaho, USA.
C.J. Strike Reservoir
Location of C. J. Strike Reservoir in Idaho, USA.
Location of C. J. Strike Reservoir in Idaho, USA.
C.J. Strike Reservoir
LocationOwyhee / Elmore counties, Idaho, United States
Coordinates42°57′N 115°58′W / 42.950°N 115.967°W / 42.950; -115.967
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsSnake River, Bruneau River
Primary outflowsSnake River
Catchment area40,800 sq mi (105,672 km2)
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area7,500 acres (30 km2)
Surface elevation2,457 ft (749 m) [1]

C.J. Strike Reservoir is a reservoir located in southwestern Idaho. Its main recreational features include the C. J. Strike Dam and its 7,500-acre (30 km2) reservoir, an impoundment of the Snake River 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.