Statewide trout stocking highlights for November 2024

Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 12,500 catchable-sized rainbow trout this November. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most notable stocking highlights coming to your local fishery this month.

Many of these fisheries highlighted below 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. Go to Fish and Game's online vendor to buy a license.

Fishing for stocked rainbow trout can be a great way to introduce budding anglers to the sport by using simple, inexpensive setups like worm/marshmallow combinations or commercial baits like PowerBait® or Crave, placed either near the bottom or below a bobber; and as anglers know, there’s nothing quite like a trout fighting on the end of your line. 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 2022-2024 Idaho Fishing Seasons and Rules Booklet–available at any Idaho Fish and Game office or most sporting goods stores statewide–or download online to look at season dates, special regulations and bag limits.

November 2024 Fish Stocking Highlights

• Boise River, Strawberry Glen to Barber Dam – 648 rainbow trout
• Boise River, Middleton to Eagle Road – 648 rainbow trout

The Boise River offers miles of fishing in one of the finest urban trout rivers in the country! Check out this video to learn more about how Fish and Game works to manage and improve trout populations on this section of river.

Caldwell Rotary Pond – 480 rainbow trout

Located in a park-like setting, this pond offers lots of bank fishing and provides young anglers easy access to fish for rainbows, bluegills, and bass. A dock is available so visitors of every mobility level can enjoy the fishing.

Dick Knox Pond – 480 rainbow trout

This is a great place to take the kids fishing. It’s located in Emmett at the corner of West Sales Yard Road and Airport Road.

Eagle Island Park Pond – 270 rainbow trout

Located within Eagle Island State Park, this pond is easily accessible. The park offers many recreation options. State park rules and fees apply.

Esther Simplot Pond – 420 rainbow trout

Located next to the Boise River, this park offers fishing, walking and biking paths, docks, shelters, playground, and a beach.

Kleiner Pond – 540 rainbow trout

Located within Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, there is a large fishing platform and plenty of shoreline access. This is a family-friendly water with paved paths.

McDevitt Pond – 540 rainbow trout

Located in west Boise's McDevitt Sports Park, this small neighborhood pond offers easily accessible fishing.

Payette Greenway Pond – 270 rainbow trout

This easily accessible pond along the Payette River offers partially paved access and a variety of fishing options. Near the confluence of the Payette and Snake, this gives anglers the choice of fishing either the pond or the river.

Riverside Pond – 790 rainbow trout

A quiet neighborhood pond right off the Boise Greenbelt, it’s tucked into the trees off Glenwood Road and offers good bank fishing and a large fishing dock.

Sawyers Pond – 500 rainbow trout

This pond complex offers lots of fishing options. Anglers can launch small boats to access a series of ponds of varying sizes. Numerous docks and shoreline access provide great fishing opportunities.

Sego Prairie Pond (Nicholson Pond) – 285 rainbow trout

This small neighborhood pond offers easily accessible fishing for trout and panfish within Nicholson Park next to Indian Creek in Kuna.

Weiser Community Pond – 300 rainbow trout 

This community pond offers an easily accessible shoreline and dock fishing near the Weiser River.

Williams Pond – 270 rainbow trout

Located within the City of Boise's Marianne Williams Park, this pond has a large fishing platform, paved paths, and plenty of shoreline access.

• Wilson Creek – 300 rainbow trout
• Wilson Springs North Pond – 480 rainbow trout
• Wilson Springs Trophy Pond – 480 rainbow trout

This waterbody complex offers an easy way to experience nature. Paved pathways provide improved access to several fishing areas, while unimproved trails let kids fish from shore and explore, making this a popular family destination.

Filer Kids Pond and Filer Pond – 900 rainbow trout

These two ponds are a quick drive from Twin Falls. Both feature excellent access with regular trout stocking. Kids Pond is open to kids 12 and under, and Filer Pond is open to anglers of any age.

Crystal Springs Pond – 1,000 rainbow trout

This spring fed pond is always clear and cool! Located near Springfield, this family-friendly pond has a paved walking path and docks for easy fishing access.

McTucker Pond – 2,000 rainbow trout

Surrounded by willows and large cottonwood trees, there are many places for kids to fish at this large pond located west of Blackfoot.