Approximately 25,000 catchable rainbow trout will be stocked throughout the Magic Valley Region in June
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 25,000 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in June. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Don’t forget to purchase your 2023 fishing license!
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 |
| Camas Pond #2 (Camas Kids Pond) | June 5-9 | 1,500 |
| Gavers Lagoon | June 5-9 | 1,425 |
| Heagle Park Pond | June 5-9 | 300 |
| Lower Lake Creek Lake | June 5-9 | 350 |
| Little Wood River | June 5-9 | 425 |
| North Fork Big Wood River | June 5-9 | 250 |
| Penny Lake | June 5-9 | 500 |
| Trail Creek* | June 5-9 | 475 |
| Warm Springs Creek* | June 5-9 | 475 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | June 5-9 | 475 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | June 5-9 | 700 |
| South Fork Boise River | June 5-9 | 950 |
| Salmon Falls Creek | June 5-9 | 300 |
| Little Wood River | June 5-9 | 650 |
| Freedom Park Pond | June 5-9 | 500 |
| Wood Duck Pond | June 5-9 | 100 |
| Niagara Springs | June 5-9 | 500 |
| Crystal Springs Lake | June 5-9 | 600 |
| Castle Rocks State Park Fishing Pond | June 5-9 | 500 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | June 12-16 | 475 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #2 | June 12-16 | 250 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #3 | June 12-16 | 250 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #4 | June 12-16 | 250 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | June 12-16 | 700 |
| Filer Kids Pond & Filer Pond | June 12-16 | 450 |
| Featherville Dredge Pond | June 12-16 | 1,000 |
| Big Smoky Creek | June 12-16 | 1,000 |
| Little Smoky Creek | June 12-16 | 1,400 |
| South Fork Boise River | June 12-16 | 475 |
| Gooding Country Club Fishing Pond | June 12-16 | 500 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | June 19-23 | 475 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | June 19-23 | 570 |
| Rock Creek | June 19-23 | 950 |
| Fourth Fork Rock Creek | June 19-23 | 325 |
| Lower Lake Creek Lake | June 19-23 | 350 |
| Little Wood River | June 19-23 | 425 |
| North Fork Big Wood River | June 19-23 | 225 |
| Penny Lake | June 19-23 | 500 |
| Warm Springs Creek | June 19-23 | 475 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | June 26-30 | 475 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | June 26-30 | 570 |
| South Fork Boise River | June 26-30 | 950 |
| Freedom Park Pond | June 26-30 | 500 |
| Filer Kids Pond & Filer Pond | June 26-30 | 450 |
*Stocking of Trail Creek and Warm Springs Creek will be dependent on stream flows.
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.