In anticipation of the general fishing opener over the Memorial Day holiday, over 66,000 fish will be stocked throughout the Magic Valley Region in May 2024
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 66,550 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in May. 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 |
| Camas Pond #2 (Camas Kids Pond) | May 6-10 | 1,500 |
| Little Wood River | May 6-10 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | May 6-10 | 475 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | May 6-10 | 975 |
| Dog Creek Reservoir | May 6-10 | 5,000 |
| Dierkes Lake | May 6-10 | 4,000 |
| Filer Kids Pond & Filer Pond | May 6-10 | 450 |
| Thorn Creek Reservoir | May 6-10 | 1,800 |
| Niagara Springs Wood Duck Pond | May 6-10 | 100 |
| Niagara Springs | May 6-10 | 500 |
| Crystal Springs Lake | May 6-10 | 600 |
| Sublett Reservoir | May 6-10 | 6,000 |
| Stone Reservoir | May 6-10 | 2,000 |
| Big Wood River | May 13-17 | 425 |
| Lower Lake Creek Lake | May 13-17 | 350 |
| Little Wood River | May 13-17 | 200 |
| Penny Lake | May 13-17 | 400 |
| Little Wood Reservoir | May 13-17 | 3,000 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | May 13-17 | 475 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | May 13-17 | 975 |
| Freedom Park Pond | May 13-17 | 500 |
| Cedar Creek Reservoir (Roseworth Reservoir) | May 13-17 | 11,000 |
| Big Smoky Creek | May 13-17 | 750 |
| Little Smoky Creek | May 13-17 | 475 |
| Castle Rocks State Park Fishing Pond | May 13-17 | 500 |
| Big Wood River | May 20-24 | 425 |
| Gavers Lagoon | May 20-24 | 1,425 |
| Little Wood River | May 20-24 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | May 20-24 | 975 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | May 20-24 | 475 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #2 | May 20-24 | 350 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #3 | May 20-24 | 250 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #4 | May 20-24 | 250 |
| Filer Kids Pond & Filer Pond | May 20-24 | 450 |
| Rock Creek RV Park Pond | May 20-24 | 225 |
| Rock Creek | May 20-24 | 475 |
| Salmon Falls Creek | May 20-24 | 450 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | May 27-31 | 975 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | May 27-31 | 475 |
| Little Wood River | May 27-31 | 650 |
| Freedom Park Pond | May 27-31 | 500 |
| Scotts Pond | May 27-31 | 200 |
| Trapper Creek | May 27-31 | 700 |
| South Fork Boise River | May 27-31 | 950 |
| Featherville Dredge Pond | May 27-31 | 1,900 |
| Little Camas Reservoir | May 27-31 | 4,500 |
| Lower Lake Creek Lake | May 27-31 | 350 |
| Little Wood River | May 27-31 | 200 |
| Penny Lake | May 27-31 | 500 |
| Little Wood Reservoir | May 27-31 | 6,000 |
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.
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.