Approximately 25,785 catchable rainbow trout will be stocked in area waters in July
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 25,785 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in July. 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 | Jul 6-10 | 500 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | Jul 6-10 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | Jul 6-10 | 225 |
| Big Smoky Creek | Jul 6-10 | 1,500 |
| South Fork Boise River | Jul 6-10 | 475 |
| Little Smoky Creek | Jul 6-10 | 950 |
| Featherville Dredge Pond | Jul 6-10 | 1,000 |
| Lake Cleveland | Jul 6-10 | 3,000 |
| Gavers Lagoon | Jul 13-17 | 715 |
| Freedom Park Pond | Jul 13-17 | 500 |
| South Fork Boise River, Shake Creek to Skeleton Creek | Jul 13-17 | 1,900 |
| South Fork Boise River, Pine to Grouse Creek | Jul 13-17 | 950 |
| South Fork Boise River, Featherville to Shake Creek | Jul 13-17 | 950 |
| Trapper Creek | Jul 13-17 | 700 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | Jul 13-17 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | Jul 13-17 | 225 |
| Crystal Springs Lake | Jul 20-24 | 600 |
| Niagara Springs | Jul 20-24 | 500 |
| Gavers Lagoon | Jul 20-24 | 710 |
| Big Wood River | Jul 20-24 | 1,185 |
| Baker Creek | Jul 20-24 | 225 |
| Lower Lake Creek Lake | Jul 20-24 | 350 |
| Little Wood River | Jul 20-24 | 425 |
| North Fork Big Wood River | Jul 20-24 | 225 |
| Penny Lake | Jul 20-24 | 400 |
| Trail Creek | Jul 20-24 | 350 |
| Warm Springs Creek | Jul 20-24 | 700 |
| Rock Creek | Jul 20-24 | 1,000 |
| Fourth Fork Rock Creek | Jul 20-24 | 325 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | Jul 20-24 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | Jul 20-24 | 225 |
| Little Wood River | Jul 20-24 | 650 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | Jul 27-31 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | Jul 27-31 | 225 |
| Little Trinity Lake | Jul 27-31 | 700 |
| Big Trinity Lake | Jul 27-31 | 2,000 |
| Freedom Park Pond | Jul 27-31 | 500 |
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.