Over 35,000 catchable rainbow trout will be stocked in the Magic Valley in September
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 2-6 | 950 |
| Lake Cleveland | September 2-6 | 2,500 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | September 2-6 | 350 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | September 2-6 | 350 |
| Thorn Creek Reservoir | September 2-6 | 2,000 |
| Dierkes Lake | September 2-6 | 4,500 |
| Dog Creek Reservoir | September 2-6 | 2,000 |
| Filer Kids Pond & Filer Pond | September 9-13 | 450 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | September 9-13 | 350 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | September 9-13 | 350 |
| Freedom Park Pond | September 9-13 | 500 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #2 | September 9-13 | 250 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #3 | September 9-13 | 450 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #4 | September 9-13 | 450 |
| Sublett Reservoir | September 16-20 | 3,000 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | September 16-20 | 350 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | September 16-20 | 350 |
| Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir | September 16-20 | 13,550 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | September 23-27 | 350 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | September 23-27 | 350 |
| Freedom Park Pond | September 23-27 | 500 |
| Filer Kids Pond & Filer Pond | September 23-27 | 450 |
| Crystal Springs Lake | September 23-27 | 600 |
| Niagara Springs | September 23-27 | 500 |
| Niagara Springs Wood Duck Pond | September 23-27 | 100 |
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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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