Approximately 20,580 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked in area waters in August
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 20,580 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in August. The stocking date 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 |
| Castle Rocks State Park Fishing Pond | Aug 3-7 | 750 |
| Crystal Springs Lake | Aug 3-7 | 600 |
| Niagrara Springs | Aug 3-7 | 500 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | Aug 3-7 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | Aug 3-7 | 225 |
| Big Smoky Creek | Aug 3-7 | 1,200 |
| Freedom Park Pond | Aug 3-7 | 500 |
| South Fork Boise River | Aug 3-7 | 475 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | Aug 10-14 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | Aug 10-14 | 225 |
| Big Trinity Lake | Aug 10-14 | 1,200 |
| Little Trinity Lake | Aug 10-14 | 475 |
| Big Wood River | Aug 10-14 | 950 |
| Gavers Lagoon | Aug 10-14 | 715 |
| North Fork Big Wood River | Aug 10-14 | 250 |
| Trail Creek | Aug 10-14 | 350 |
| Warm Springs Creek | Aug 10-14 | 1,425 |
| South Fork Boise River, Featherville to Shake Creek | Aug 17-21 | 950 |
| South Fork Boise River, Shake Creek to Skeleton Creek | Aug 17-21 | 1,000 |
| South Fork Boise River, Pine to Grouse Creek | Aug 17-21 | 950 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | Aug 17-21 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | Aug 17-21 | 225 |
| Freedom Park Pond | Aug 17-21 | 500 |
| Rock Creek | Aug 17-21 | 1,000 |
| Fourth Fork Rock Creek | Aug 17-21 | 325 |
| Featherville Dredge Pond | Aug 17-21 | 1,000 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | Aug 24-28 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | Aug 24-28 | 225 |
| Big Wood River | Aug 24-28 | 950 |
| Gavers Lagoon | Aug 24-28 | 715 |
| North Fork Big Wood River | Aug 24-28 | 225 |
| Trail Creek | Aug 24-28 | 350 |
| Warm Springs Creek | Aug 24-28 | 1,425 |
For maps of these fishing locations and other angling destinations, please visit the Idaho Fish Planner.
Most Idaho waters are open to fishing year-round, but some may have slightly different rules.
Be sure to pick up a copy of the 2025-2027 Fishing Seasons and Rules Booklet, which outlines season dates, special regulations, and bag limits at any Idaho Fish and Game regional office or most sporting goods stores statewide.