Over 35,000 catchable rainbow trout will be stocked in September 2023
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 35,550 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in September. 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 |
| Gavers Lagoon | September 4-8 | 950 |
| Lake Cleveland | September 4-8 | 2,500 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | September 4-8 | 350 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | September 4-8 | 350 |
| Thorn Creek Reservoir | September 4-8 | 2,000 |
| Dierkes Lake | September 4-8 | 4,500 |
| Dog Creek Reservoir | September 4-8 | 2,000 |
| Crystal Springs Lake | September 4-8 | 600 |
| Niagara Springs | September 4-8 | 500 |
| Niagara Springs Wood Duck Pond | September 4-8 | 100 |
| Sublett Reservoir | September 11-15 | 3,000 |
| Filer Kids Pond & Filer Pond | September 11-15 | 450 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | September 11-15 | 350 |
| Freedom Park Pond | September 11-15 | 500 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | September 11-15 | 350 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #2 | September 11-15 | 250 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #3 | September 11-15 | 450 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #4 | September 11-15 | 450 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | September 18-22 | 350 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | September 18-22 | 350 |
| Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir | September 18-22 | 13,550 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | September 25-29 | 350 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | September 25-29 | 350 |
| Freedom Park Pond | September 25-29 | 500 |
| Filer Kids Pond & Filer Pond | September 25-29 | 450 |
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.