Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 68,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout throughout the Southwest Region in April.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout. 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 |
| Lucky Peak Reservoir | Mar 30-Apr 3 | 6,775 |
| Mann Creek Reservoir | Mar 30-Apr 3 | 2,400 |
| Riverside Pond | Mar 30-Apr 3 | 690 |
| Williams Pond | Mar 30-Apr 3 | 270 |
| Parkcenter Pond | Mar 30-Apr 3 | 420 |
| Esther Simplot Pond | Mar 30-Apr 3 | 360 |
| Legacy Park Pond | Mar 30-Apr 3 | 210 |
| Duff Lane Pond | Mar 30-Apr 3 | 195 |
| Caldwell Rotary Pond | Mar 30-Apr 3 | 675 |
| Marsing Pond | Mar 30-Apr 3 | 330 |
| McDevitt Pond | Mar 30-Apr 3 | 540 |
| Settlers Park Pond | Mar 30-Apr 3 | 150 |
| Kleiner Pond | Mar 30-Apr 3 | 540 |
| Star City Pond West | Mar 30-Apr 3 | 360 |
| Eagle Island Park Pond East | Apr 6-10 | 795 |
| Heroes Park Pond | Apr 6-10 | 90 |
| Dick Knox Pond | Apr 6-10 | 480 |
| Sawyers Pond | Apr 6-10 | 300 |
| Wilson Springs North Pond | Apr 6-10 | 240 |
| Wilson Springs Trophy Pond | Apr 6-10 | 240 |
| Wilson Creek | Apr 6-10 | 210 |
| Weiser Community Pond | Apr 13-17 | 300 |
| Payette Greenway Pond | Apr 13-17 | 330 |
| Wilson Springs North Pond | Apr 13-17 | 120 |
| Wilson Springs Trophy Pond | Apr 13-17 | 120 |
| Lucky Peak Reservoir | Apr 13-17 | 6,775 |
| Horseshoe Bend Mill Pond | Apr 20-24 | 420 |
| Lowman Ponds | Apr 20-24 | 360 |
| Indian Creek (Kuna) | Apr 20-24 | 270 |
| Sego Prairie Pond | Apr 20-24 | 240 |
| Wilson Springs North Pond | Apr 20-24 | 120 |
| Wilson Springs Trophy Pond | Apr 20-24 | 120 |
| Wilson Creek | Apr 20-24 | 210 |
| Mann Creek Reservoir | Apr 27-May 1 | 2,400 |
| Body of Water | Week to be Stocked | Number to be Stocked |
| Cascade Reservoir | Apr 6-10 | 25,000 |
| Horsethief Reservoir | Apr 6-10 | 14,790 |
For maps of these fishing locations and other angling destinations in Idaho, please visit the Idaho Fish Planner.
Many of the waters highlighted above 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 2025-27 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.