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Dierkes Lake

Twin Falls, Idaho — Twin Falls County.

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25Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 89310824).

Location & fast facts

Where Dierkes Lake is in Idaho

The red circle marks Dierkes Lake.

Fast facts

About Dierkes Lake

  • County: Twin Falls
  • City or town on the shore: Twin Falls
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 4 mi from Twin Falls and 115 mi from Boise, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Idaho: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Idaho

Official IDFG pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Rainbow trout, Cobow (coho salmon x rainbow trout) and Yellow trout
  • Camping. 9 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official stocking data (Idaho Fish and Game)

Stocked by the state: Cobow (coho salmon x rainbow trout), Rainbow trout, Yellow trout (2015–2026, 12 years; 144,780 fish in all, fry included)

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Fishing Planner stocking records (releases into Dierkes Lake, Twin Falls County, since 2015). These are stocking records, not a full fish survey; other species also live here.

Lake map

Dierkes Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat ramp (Boat launch)10.1 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Twin Falls

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 89310824), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Dierkes Lake

We found 9 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Dierkes Lake, 1 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

3 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Idaho

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Nearest airports

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Dierkes Lake, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (42.5955, -114.3882). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Dierkes Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Dierkes Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in MT (America/Boise), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat rampTwin Falls—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating42.5945, -114.3919

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Dierkes Lake

    How big is Dierkes Lake?

    Dierkes Lake covers about 25 acres in Twin Falls, Idaho (Twin Falls County).

    What fish are in Dierkes Lake?

    IDFG fish stocking records lists Rainbow trout, Cobow (coho salmon x rainbow trout) and Yellow trout.

    Is there a public boat launch on Dierkes Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Dierkes Lake?

    Yes. We list 9 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 1 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Dierkes Lake?

    Dierkes Lake touches Twin Falls in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

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