Esther Simplot Pond

Boise River Drainage

    Esther Simplot Pond in Ada County is 13.0 acres.

    County of Ada, Bureau of Land Management, Esri Canada, Esri, HERE, Garmin, INCREMENT P, USGS, METI/NASA, EPA, USDA |
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    Located next to the Boise River, this new park offers fishing and swimming, walking and biking paths, docks, shelters, playground, and a beach. The park and pond are nestled between Veterans and Quinns ponds.

    Facilities

    Motor Restriction
    No
    Boat Ramp
    No
    Dock
    Yes
    Toilet
    Handicap Accessible
    Campground
    No
    ADA Access
    Handicap Accessible

    Directions

    From downtown Boise, take W Main St west towards Garden City. Turn north on Whitewater Park Blvd and continue 0.4 mile north to the park's entrance.

    Recommended Game Fish

    Fish Stocking Records

    Date
    Species
    Quantity
    General Size
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    Date
    Species
    Quantity
    General Size
    2025/04/01 Rainbow Trout 45 Adults
    2025/03/21 Rainbow Trout 100 Adults
    2025/03/12 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 380 Catchable (12-14 inches)
    2024/11/15 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 794 Catchable (12-14 inches)
    2024/11/07 Rainbow Trout 176 Adults
    2024/10/02 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 408 Catchable (12-14 inches)
    2024/06/06 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 707 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2024/05/21 Tiger Trout 615 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2024/05/09 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 727 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2024/04/11 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 601 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2024/03/13 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 578 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2024/02/07 Rainbow Trout 204 Sub-Catchable (6-8 inches)
    2023/11/03 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 666 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2023/10/17 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 718 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2023/06/06 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 580 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2023/05/09 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 665 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2023/04/21 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 567 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2023/03/24 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 630 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2022/12/14 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 705 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2022/11/03 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 684 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2022/10/20 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 690 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2022/06/03 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 691 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2022/05/12 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 720 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2022/04/19 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 617 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2022/03/23 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 615 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2021/12/15 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 678 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2021/11/19 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 682 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2021/10/21 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 690 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2021/06/22 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 693 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2021/05/20 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 678 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2021/04/29 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 583 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2021/03/24 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 625 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2020/12/04 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,356 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2020/11/03 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 65 Catchable (12-14 inches)
    2020/11/03 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,230 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2020/10/02 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 65 Catchable (12-14 inches)
    2020/10/02 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,242 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2020/06/09 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,337 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2020/05/19 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 65 Catchable (12-14 inches)
    2020/05/19 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,266 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2020/04/21 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,480 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2020/03/25 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 65 Catchable (12-14 inches)
    2020/03/25 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,251 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2019/12/05 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,298 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2019/11/06 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,306 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2019/10/10 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,313 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2019/06/05 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,344 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2019/05/01 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,284 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2019/04/12 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,305 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2019/03/06 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,283 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2019/02/05 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,396 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2018/12/06 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,330 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2018/11/02 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,340 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2018/10/02 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,297 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2018/06/04 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,292 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2018/05/02 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,313 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2018/04/13 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,275 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2018/03/13 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,310 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2018/02/13 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,305 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/12/07 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,321 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/11/02 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,307 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/10/13 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,293 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/06/08 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,300 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/05/03 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,318 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/04/14 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,305 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/03/14 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,286 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/02/22 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,245 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2016/12/01 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,325 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2016/11/01 Rainbow Trout 600 Adults
    2016/11/01 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,266 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2016/06/28 Bluegill 444 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2016/06/23 Bluegill 77 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2009/07/15 Channel Catfish 298 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2007/07/11 Channel Catfish 297 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2006/07/19 Channel Catfish 292 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2005/08/10 Channel Catfish 329 Catchable (6+ inches)
    Source: IDFG Fish Stocking Database.

    Licenses and Tags

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    Esther Simplot Park is a gem in the Ribbon of Jewels -- Boise City parks that honor local women, and is managed by the City of Boise.

    Fishing Rules, 2025 - 2027

    All Waters Open All Year

    Except as modified in Special Rules
    Fishing is not allowed within the posted upstream and downstream boundary of any fish weir or trap.

    Daily Bag Limits

    The following daily bag limits apply to all waters within each region except as modified in the Special Rules. The possession limit is 3-times the daily bag limit.

    Special Rules

    No Special Rules for Esther Simplot Pond.
    Southwest Region Bag Limits
    Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth)

    • Bass limit is 6, both species combined
    • None under 12 inches

    Brook Trout

    • Brook Trout limit is 25
    • Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules - if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they apply when fishing for Brook Trout

    Bull Trout

    • Bull Trout - catch-and-release

    Kokanee

    • Kokanee limit is 6

    Salmon (ocean-run)

    • Spring and summer Chinook Salmon seasons and limits are set by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission and issued in separate brochures
    • Seasons and limits for fall Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon can be found here
    • Sockeye Salmon fishing is illegal. Defined as ocean-run Oncorhynchus nerka longer than 14 inches in the Snake River drainage below Hells Canyon Dam, the Salmon River drainage (excluding above Mosquito Flat Dam)
    • Fishing for salmon is prohibited unless a salmon season is specifically opened for that water

    Steelhead (ocean-run)

    • Defined as Rainbow Trout longer than 20 inches in the Salmon River drainage (excluding lakes and reservoirs). Between Hells Canyon Dam and Oxbow Dam and the Boise River from its mouth upstream to Barber Dam during steelhead seasons, steelhead are Rainbow Trout over 20 inches with the adipose fin clipped (as evidenced by a healed scar)
    • Fishing for steelhead is prohibited unless a steelhead season is specifically opened for that water. See fishing regulations for details

    Sturgeon

    • Sturgeon - catch-and-release
    • Sturgeon must not be removed from the water and must be released upon landing
    • Barbless hooks, sliding swivel device to secure a weight, and a lighter test line to secure weight to sliding swivel device are required. See fishing regulations for details

    Tiger Muskie

    • Tiger Muskie limit is 2, none under 40 inches

    Trout includes Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Golden Trout, Arctic Grayling, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, land-locked Chinook and Coho Salmon, trout hybrids (e.g. Tiger Trout)

    • Trout limit is 6, all species combined
    • Chinook Salmon and steelhead placed in ponds are counted in the trout bag limit
    • Bull Trout and Brook Trout are listed separately

    Walleye (Stocked illegally in this Region. May be harmful to existing fisheries.)

    • No bag, length, or possession limits. Harvest is encouraged

    Whitefish

    • Whitefish limit is 25
    • Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules - if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they apply when fishing for whitefish

    Protected Nongame Fish includes Pacific Lamprey

    • May not be harvested or possessed

    All Other Fish Species includes bullfrogs and crayfish

    • No bag, length, or possession limits
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