This outing is located at the uppermost reservoir of the Hells Canyon complex, which is a series of three dams built on the Snake River. It is placed in the Snake River Canyon, a hilly and semiarid region with beautiful cliffs, colorful rocks, and interesting formations. Brownlee Reservoir is among the most heavily fished waters in Idaho with bass, catfish, crappie, perch, bluegill and rainbow stocked. The Mountain Man Lodge is located on Rock Creek Road at the eastern shore. This area has excellent dock and ramp facilities, a food market, beds, bathrooms, and future developments.

The reservoir runs along the southeast edge of the National Recreation Area, and its length is 25 miles long. On the Idaho side, Snake River Road and Hells Canyon Road wind along the edge of the reservoir. It is situated on the Snake River, Idaho's largest Wild and Scenic River. Beautiful cliffs and amazing rock formations surround the reservoir along the shores of the waters. Bass, catfish, crappie, perch, bluegill and rainbow are stocked in the area. Campsites, hiking trails, boat ramps/docks, and other sites surround the reservoir as well.

With Mount Washington as a backdrop, Big Lake is a gorgeous alpine lake lined with trees. The lake is popular in the summer for boating, swimming and fishing and there is a private youth camp on the southeast shore. Even with heavy use, the lake maintains clear and pristine water quality. Big lake is located about 50 miles northwest from Bend.

Located within Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park, Cleawox Lake is located 3 miles south of Florence and two miles of sand dunes lay between the lake and the Pacific Ocean. Cleawox Lake is a natural freshwater lake that is popular for swimming and canoeing or kayaking. It is known as a gem for exploring on a canoe and can take all day if you'd like it to. Canoes and paddle boats are for rent at the state park or bring your own.

The second largest natural non-alkali lake in Oregon with more than 10 square miles of water, Waldo Lake is a pristine lake located in the Cascade Mountains. Waldo Lake is one of the purest lakes in the country and on a calm day, you can see depths of 120 feet. In addition to creating scenic, clear waters, the lake's lack of plant life means that there aren't many fish and thus not many fishermen. Only electric motors are allowed on the lake, leaving a quieter, less-crowded atmosphere for kayakers and canoeists. This lake is not to be missed and a true gem!

Mann Creek Reservoir 15 miles north of Weiser off US 95 in Washington County, foothills Located in Washington County about 15 miles north of Weiser, the reservoir is formed by the Mann Creek Dam offering 250-acres and 5 miles of shoreline. Fishing and boating are the major recreation activities here with wonderful views of the surrounding Hitt Mountains. Restrooms, campsites, boat ramps, and swimming are available at the site. Rainbow, crappie, and largemouth bass are stocked in the water. Restrooms, campsites, boat ramps, and swimming.

Lake Lowell is located 5 miles southwest of Nampa off Lake Avenue in Canyon County. This 10,000-acre lake has 28 miles of shoreline situated in the Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge area. The lake offers outdoor recreation, boating, canoeing, fishing, wildllife viewing, historic sites, boat ramps, docks, parking, and a visitor center. Birdwatching is very popular here with over 200 recorded avian species including concentrations of upland birds, ducks, coots, and mourning doves. Fishing is also excellent with rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, bullhead, and black crappie stocked. Access to the lake is free, power crafts are permitted April 15 – Oct. 1, and the islands are closed to public access from February through May to protect nesting habitat.

Most of the area within Hells Canyon's three reservoirs is situated near the National Recreation Area. Fishing and boating are popular activities here. Oxbow is the smaller reservoir of the Hells Canyon complex, and it is approximately 13 miles north of the Brownlee Reservoir. It is located on the Snake River, Idaho's largest Wild and Scenic River. While paddling, you can enjoy the beautiful cliffs and colorful rocks that surround the shores of the waters.

Soldiers Meadow Reservoir is located in Nez Perce County and can be accessed from either Soldiers Meadow Road or Road 575. This canoeing trip starts on the northern end of the reservoir at the dam, which is used to fill the waters from Webb Creek. The 124-acre reservoir is nestled in the canyons & dissected highlands ecological region of Idaho with 4 miles of shoreline, and there are excellent views of the surrounding Craig Mountains while paddling. The site offers restrooms, boat ramps, campgrounds, picnicking, and swimming. Rainbow Trout and kokanee are known to be stocked in the water, and the Idaho Fish & Game own 65,000 acres surrounding the property.

Succor Creek Reservoir is situated in the Captain Butte Area of Owyhee County. This canoeing experience will offer solitude, peace, and wonderful vistas of the surrounding Owyhee uplands & canyons with grasses and shrubs. Be well equipped with food, drinking water, and supplies.