Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 29,500 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in July.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout, unless otherwise noted. 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 |
| Browns Pond | Jul 1-5 | 1,000 |
| Ol' McDonald Pond | Jul 1-5 | 500 |
| Fischer Pond | Jul 1-5 | 500 |
| Meadow Creek Pond | Jul 1-5 | 500 |
| Northwest Passage Pond | Jul 1-5 | 1,000 |
| Rowland Pond | Jul 1-5 | 1,000 |
| Lake Fork | Jul 1-5 | 300 |
| Poorman Pond | Jul 1-5 | 500 |
| Clear Creek | Jul 8-12 | 200 |
| Tripod Reservoir | Jul 8-12 | 800 |
| North Fork Payette River 06 | Jul 8-12 | 250 |
| Goose Creek | Jul 8-12 | 500 |
| North Fork Payette River 03 | Jul 15-19 | 1,000 |
| Warren Dredge Pond #2 | Jul 15-19 | 800 |
| Gold Fork River | Jul 15-19 | 750 |
| Boulder Meadows Reservoir | Jul 15-19 | 800 |
| North Fork Payette River 06 | Jul 22-26 | 250 |
| Body of Water | Week to be Stocked | Number to be Stocked |
| Bull Trout Lake | Jul 1-5 | 1,000 |
| Bull Trout Lake #2 | Jul 1-5 | 120 |
| Martin Lake | Jul 1-5 | 360 |
| Wilson Springs North Pond | Jul 1-5 | 100 |
| Wilson Springs South Pond | Jul 1-5 | 50 |
| Wilson Springs Trophy Pond | Jul 1-5 | 50 |
| Wilson Creek | Jul 1-5 | 250 |
| Boise River, Strawberry Glen To Barber Dam | Jul 8-12 | 750 |
| Boise River, Middleton To Eagle Road | Jul 8-12 | 750 |
| Middle Fork Payette River | Jul 8-12 | 750 |
| Silver Creek | Jul 8-12 | 750 |
| North Fork Boise River | Jul 8-12 | 1,750 |
| South Fork Payette River | Jul 8-12 | 1,750 |
| Wilson Springs North Pond | Jul 8-12 | 100 |
| Wilson Springs South Pond | Jul 8-12 | 50 |
| Wilson Springs Trophy Pond | Jul 8-12 | 50 |
| Marsing Pond | Jul 8-12 | 450 |
| Boise River, Arrowrock Reservoir to MF/NF Confluence | Jul 15-19 | 750 |
| Lowman Ponds | Jul 15-19 | 360 |
| Wilson Springs North Pond | Jul 15-19 | 100 |
| Wilson Springs South Pond | Jul 15-19 | 50 |
| Wilson Springs Trophy Pond | Jul 15-19 | 50 |
| Wilson Creek | Jul 15-19 | 250 |
| Boise River, Strawberry Glen To Barber Dam | Jul 22-26 | 750 |
| Boise River, Middleton To Eagle Road | Jul 22-26 | 750 |
| North Fork Boise River | Jul 22-26 | 1,750 |
| Middle Fork Payette River | Jul 22-26 | 750 |
| Silver Creek | Jul 22-26 | 750 |
| South Fork Payette River | Jul 22-26 | 1,750 |
| Bull Trout Lake | Jul 22-26 | 1,000 |
| Bull Trout Lake #2 | Jul 22-26 | 120 |
| Martin Lake | Jul 22-26 | 360 |
| Wilson Springs North Pond | Jul 22-26 | 100 |
| Wilson Springs South Pond | Jul 22-26 | 50 |
| Wilson Springs Trophy Pond | Jul 22-26 | 50 |
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.
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 2022-24 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.