Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 133,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in May.
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.
In any year, May is a fantastic time to be an angler in Southwest Idaho: The weather and the bite are both heating up, and many waters are getting their first big shot of fish since the fall – particularly in the McCall area. There are a few things that will make this May unique, though. For starters, Esther Simplot Pond in Boise is getting 600 tiger trout, which is an opportunity you won't find elsewhere in Treasure Valley community ponds.
Secondly, the Take Me Fishing! Trailer will also be making a couple of public appearances this month, at which anglers don't need a license to get after the fish we've stocked. First up, it will be at Kleiner Pond in Meridian from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, as part of the City of Meridian's annual Unplug and Be Outside event.
The fishing trailer is a feature, but it will be far from the whole show. This free day of fun and exploration is designed to encourage families to embrace the benefits of being active and spending time outdoors, while also building social connections with others, and other activities include disc golf, rock climbing, a bicycle rodeo, a cornhole tournament and more.
The Take Me Fishing! Trailer will be back in Meridian at Settler's Pond on Wednesday, May 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., for folks who are unable to attend Unplug and Be Outside.
See the stocking schedule below to find out where else hatchery staff are putting fish this month!