Scotts Access

Scotts Access is a public boat launch on Scotts in Idaho County, Idaho.

It is part of the Idaho public boat-access system, maintained by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

Scotts Access is a trailer boat launch with a no ramp.

The site is managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

Scotts is open to public fishing, boating and paddling across the mountain lakes and rivers of Idaho. Anglers here target rainbow, cutthroat, brown and bull trout, kokanee, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and sturgeon.

The rivers and lakes are trout and steelhead country, with salmon runs on some drainages.

On a lake like this, weed edges, drop-offs, points and structure hold fish through the open-water season.

Scotts Access is a public access point to Scotts for trailered boats, kayaks and canoes.

This launch sits on Scotts; look for other public access points, marinas and shoreline fishing spots along the same water, and check the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for the full list of access sites nearby.

Conditions are usually milder than big water, but wind can still build a chop on open stretches. Watch for shallow bars, stumps and swimmers near shore, and check the forecast before a long run.

Carry U.S. Coast Guard–required safety gear, wear your life jacket, file a float plan for longer trips, and remember that spring and fall water is cold enough to cause hypothermia quickly.

An Idaho fishing license is required for anglers 14 and older. Follow the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's seasons, size and creel limits, which vary by water and species.

Clean, Drain and Dry: remove all aquatic plants and animals, drain every compartment, and never move live fish or bait between waters — this is how invasive species like zebra mussels and invasive carp spread.

Observe posted launch rules, no-wake and idle zones near the ramp, and any local watercraft controls.

Stage your gear before backing down to keep the lanes moving, especially on busy mornings. Check the ramp depth for your boat's draft, and rig the trailer lights to handle a dunk.

Arrive early on summer weekends for parking, and have a plan for wind direction before you launch on open water.