Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 15,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in September.
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 |
| McDevitt Pond | Sep 2-6 | 270 |
| Riverside Pond | Sep 2-6 | 345 |
| Settlers Park Pond | Sep 2-6 | 75 |
| Wilson Springs North Pond | Sep 2-6 | 60 |
| Wilson Springs Trophy Pond | Sep 2-6 | 60 |
| Wilson Creek | Sep 2-6 | 150 |
| Boise River, Strawberry Glen to Barber Dam | Sep 9-13 | 650 |
| Boise River, Middleton to Eagle Road | Sep 9-13 | 650 |
| Indian Creek (Kuna) | Sep 9-13 | 135 |
| Wilson Springs North Pond | Sep 9-13 | 60 |
| Wilson Springs Trophy Pond | Sep 9-13 | 60 |
| Marsing Pond | Sep 9-13 | 270 |
| Lowman Ponds | Sep 16-20 | 360 |
| McDevitt Pond | Sep 16-20 | 270 |
| Riverside Pond | Sep 16-20 | 345 |
| Settlers Park Pond | Sep 16-20 | 75 |
| Indian Creek (Caldwell) | Sep 16-20 | 135 |
| Wilson Springs North Pond | Sep 16-20 | 60 |
| Wilson Springs Trophy Pond | Sep 16-20 | 60 |
| Wilson Creek | Sep 16-20 | 150 |
| Boise River, Strawberry Glen to Barber Dam | Sep 23-27 | 650 |
| Boise River, Middleton to Eagle Road | Sep 23-27 | 650 |
| Wilson Springs North Pond | Sep 23-27 | 60 |
| Wilson Springs Trophy Pond | Sep 23-27 | 60 |
| Body of Water | Week to be Stocked | Number to be Stocked |
| Browns Pond | Sep 9-13 | 500 |
| Fischer Pond | Sep 9-13 | 500 |
| Ol' McDonald Pond | Sep 16-20 | 500 |
| Meadow Creek Pond | Sep 16-20 | 500 |
| Horsethief Reservoir | Sep 23-27 | 7,500 |
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.