23,575 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked in the Magic Valley in August
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 23,575 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 |
| Big Wood River | August 5-9 | 950 |
| North Fork Big Wood River | August 5-9 | 250 |
| Trail Creek | August 5-9 | 350 |
| Warm Springs Creek | August 5-9 | 1,425 |
| Lake Cleveland | August 5-9 | 3,000 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | August 5-9 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | August 5-9 | 225 |
| Big Smoky Creek | August 5-9 | 1,200 |
| Freedom Park Pond | August 5-9 | 500 |
| South Fork Boise River | August 5-9 | 475 |
| Big Wood River | August 12-16 | 950 |
| Gavers Lagoon | August 12-16 | 1,425 |
| North Fork Big Wood River | August 12-16 | 225 |
| Trail Creek | August 12-16 | 350 |
| Warm Springs Creek | August 12-16 | 1,425 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | August 12-16 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | August 12-16 | 225 |
| Big Trinity Lake | August 12-16 | 1,200 |
| Little Trinity Lake | August 12-16 | 475 |
| Niagara Springs | August 19-23 | 500 |
| Crystal Springs Lake | August 19-23 | 600 |
| South Fork Boise River, Shake Creek to Skeleton Creek | August 19-23 | 1,000 |
| South Fork Boise River, Pine to Grouse Creek | August 19-23 | 950 |
| South Fork Boise River, Featherville to Shake Creek | August 19-23 | 950 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | August 19-23 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | August 19-23 | 225 |
| Freedom Park Pond | August 19-23 | 500 |
| Rock Creek | August 19-23 | 1,000 |
| Fourth Fork Rock Creek | August 19-23 | 325 |
| Featherville Dredge Pond | August 19-23 | 1,000 |
| Castle Rocks State Park Fishing Pond | August 26-30 | 750 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | August 26-30 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | August 26-30 | 225 |
For maps of these Idaho fishing locations and other angling destinations please visit the Fish Planner.
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