C. J. Strike Reservoir

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C.J. Strike Reservoir

Location	South western Idaho
Coordinates	42°57′N 115°58′WCoordinates: 42°57′N 115°58′W
Lake type	reservoir
Primary inflows	Snake River, Bruneau River
Primary outflows	Snake River
Catchment area	40,800 sq mi (105,672 km²)
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	7,500 acres (30 km²)

C.J. Strike Reservoir is a man made lake located in south western 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. The Bureau of Land Management 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.