Dworshak Reservoir is formed behind the dam. The reservoir stretches 86.2 kilometres (54 mi) upstream, and has 295 kilometres (183 mi) of steep shoreline. The maximum depth of the reservoir is 194 meters, with an average depth of 56 meters. The reservoir has a volume of 4.28 billion cubic meters when completely full, and a surface area of 6,644 hectares. Drawdowns of up to 47 meters reduce surface area as much as 52% to 3,663 hectares.

The best baits for this lake

Strike King Bladed jigs 1/2 oz / Blue Glimmer Thunder Cricket

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LUNKERCANDY Crankbaits Cell Mate Sugar Daddy 6

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Z-Man Fishing Products Jigs 1/10 oz NedlockZ

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Strike King Finesse baits Dirt Perfect Plastic Finesse Worm

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XCalibur Jerkbaits Tour Series Jerkbait 95mm - 4 Pack

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Big Bite Baits Panfish baits Alewife Crappie Thumper

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