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Idaho Fish and Game

Fish Stocking and Schedules

Fish and Game stocks over 30-million fish from its hatcheries into rivers, lowland lakes, reservoirs and mountain lakes every year.

Stocked fish include fry, fingerlings, and catchable sized fish from 18 species and 16 strains. Most of the resident hatchery fish released are rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. Other fish raised and planted by Idaho’s hatcheries include walleye, channel catfish, and tiger muskie. Hatchery raised trout, especially the catchable size of 10-12 inches, are stocked where they are likely to be caught.

Current Stocking Schedule

Catchable fish are stocked in the Spring, Summer and early Fall at many ponds and lakes throughout the state. Check these regional fishing report links to see if fish have been stocked in your area.

Historical Stocking

View over 100,000 fish stocking events statewide since 1967. Many anglers use historical records from several years back to identify lakes and streams with mature fish today.



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Rainbow trout stocking schedule for November 2024 in the Magic Valley Region

Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 900 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in November, all in the Filer Kids Pond and Filer Pond. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.

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Rainbow trout stocking schedule for October 2024 in the Magic Valley Region

Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 37,550 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in October. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.

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Rainbow trout stocking schedule for September 2024 in the Magic Valley Region

Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 35,550 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in September. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.

Upper Snake Fish Stocking

September trout stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region

September is a busy time of year as the kids head back to school, but don't forget to add fishing to your checklist of things-to-do before the snow flies. Here is the list of family friendly fishing waters that will be stocked full of fish this September.

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Statewide trout stocking highlights for September 2024

We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most notable stocking highlights coming to your local fishery this September.

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Idaho Fishing Planner

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Complete fishery data for Idaho's waters. Find recommended fishing waters, family fishing waters, fish presence, stocking reports, species, facilities, maps and rules.

Idaho Fishing Planner