Approximately 29,700 catchable rainbow trout will be stocked in area waters
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 29,700 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in July. 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 |
| Baker Creek | July 1-5 | 250 |
| Big Wood River | July 1-5 | 1,190 |
| Lower Lake Creek Lake | July 1-5 | 350 |
| Little Wood River | July 1-5 | 425 |
| Penny Lake | July 1-5 | 400 |
| Warm Springs Creek | July 1-5 | 700 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | July 1-5 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | July 1-5 | 225 |
| Big Smoky Creek | July 1-5 | 1,500 |
| South Fork Boise River | July 1-5 | 475 |
| Little Smoky Creek | July 1-5 | 950 |
| Featherville Dredge Pond | July 1-5 | 1,000 |
| Castle Rocks State Park Fishing Pond | July 1-5 | 500 |
| North Fork Big Wood River | July 8-12 | 250 |
| Trail Creek | July 8-12 | 350 |
| Lake Cleveland | July 8-12 | 3,000 |
| Freedom Park Pond | July 8-12 | 500 |
| South Fork Boise River, Shake Creek to Skeleton Creek | July 8-12 | 1,900 |
| South Fork Boise River, Pine to Grouse Creek | July 8-12 | 950 |
| South Fork Boise River, Featherville to Shake Creek | July 8-12 | 950 |
| Trapper Creek | July 8-12 | 700 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | July 8-12 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | July 8-12 | 225 |
| Niagara Springs | July 8-12 | 500 |
| Crystal Springs Lake | July 8-12 | 600 |
| Baker Creek | July 15-19 | 225 |
| Big Wood River | July 15-19 | 1,185 |
| Gavers Lagoon | July 15-19 | 1,425 |
| Lower Lake Creek Lake | July 15-19 | 350 |
| Little Wood River | July 15-19 | 425 |
| Penny Lake | July 15-19 | 400 |
| Rock Creek | July 15-19 | 1,000 |
| Fourth Fork Rock Creek | July 15-19 | 325 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | July 15-19 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | July 15-19 | 225 |
| Little Wood River | July 15-19 | 650 |
| North Fork Big Wood River | July 22-26 | 225 |
| Trail Creek | July 22-26 | 350 |
| Warm Springs Creek | July 22-26 | 700 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | July 22-26 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | July 22-26 | 225 |
| Little Trinity Lake | July 22-26 | 700 |
| Big Trinity Lake | July 22-26 | 2,000 |
| Freedom Park Pond | July 22-26 | 500 |
For maps of these Idaho fishing locations and other angling destinations please visit the Fish Planner.
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.
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.
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