Approximately 21,675 catchable rainbow trout will be stocked throughout the Magic Valley Region in August 2023
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 21,675 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in August. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates may change due to weather or staffing constraints.
| Body of Water | Week to be Stocked | Number to be Stocked |
| Crystal Springs Lake | July 31-August 4 | 300 |
| Niagara Springs | July 31-August 4 | 250 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | July 31-August 4 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | July 31-August 4 | 225 |
| Featherville Dredge Pond | July 31-August 4 | 1,000 |
| Warm Springs Creek | August 7-11 | 1,425 |
| Trail Creek | August 7-11 | 350 |
| Gavers Lagoon | August 7-11 | 1,425 |
| North Fork Big Wood River | August 7-11 | 250 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | August 7-11 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | August 7-11 | 225 |
| Big Smoky Creek | August 7-11 | 1,200 |
| Freedom Park Pond | August 7-11 | 500 |
| South Fork Boise River | August 7-11 | 475 |
| North Fork Big Wood River | August 14-18 | 225 |
| Trail Creek | August 14-18 | 350 |
| Warm Springs Creek | August 14-18 | 1,425 |
| Crystal Springs Lake | August 14-18 | 300 |
| Niagara Springs | August 14-18 | 250 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | August 14-18 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | August 14-18 | 225 |
| Big Trinity Lake | August 14-18 | 1,200 |
| Little Trinity Lake | August 14-18 | 475 |
| South Fork Boise River, Shake Creek to Skeleton Creek | August 21-25 | 1,000 |
| South Fork Boise River, Pine to Grouse Creek | August 21-25 | 950 |
| South Fork Boise River, Featherville to Shake Creek | August 21-25 | 950 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | August 21-25 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | August 21-25 | 225 |
| Freedom Park Pond | August 21-25 | 500 |
| Rock Creek | August 21-25 | 1,325 |
| Lake Cleveland | August 21-25 | 3,000 |
| Castle Rocks State Park Fishing Pond | August 28-Sep 1 | 750 |
For maps of these Idaho fishing locations and other angling destinations please visit the Fish Planner.
Many of the waters highlighted below are easy to access, family-friendly fishing destinations. All you need to get started is a fishing license and some basic tackle. Annual adult fishing licenses cost around $30, Junior licenses (ages 14-17) cost $16, and youth under 14 fish for free. Click here to buy a license.
Fishing for stocked rainbow trout, particularly in community ponds, is a great way to introduce new anglers to the sport by using simple (and relatively thrifty) set-ups like worm/Marshmallow combinations or commercial baits like Power Bait or Crave, either near the bottom or below a bobber. The Learn to Fish webpage offers diagrams for basic bait rigs.
Most Idaho waters are open to fishing year-round, but some may have slightly different rules. Be sure to pick up a 2022-2024 Idaho Fishing Seasons and Rules Booklet, which outlines season dates, special regulations and bag limits at any Idaho Fish and Game offices or most sporting goods stores statewide.
Need a little help reading Idaho's fishing regulations? Click here to view a short video on how to use the fishing season and rules book.