Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Clearwater Region will be stocking over 13k catchable-sized rainbow trout in July. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
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 |
| Campbells Pond | Jul 4-8 | 1,600 |
| Fenn Pond | Jul 4-8 | 500 |
| White Sands Pond | Jul 4-8 | 400 |
| Karolyns Pond | Jul 11-15 | 600 |
| Five Mile Pond | Jul 11-15 | 686 |
| Campbells Pond | Jul 18-22 | 1,000 |
| Deer Creek Reservoir | Jul 18-22 | 2,100 |
| Dworshak Reservoir | Jul 18-22 | 2,100 |
| Elk Creek Reservoir | Jul 18-22 | 3,000 |
| Karolyns Pond | Jul 25-29 | 400 |
| Crooked Creek | Jul 25-29 | 250 |
| White Sands Pond | Jul 25-29 | 400 |
For maps of these Idaho fishing locations and other angling destinations please visit the Fish Planner.
Many of the state's waters 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. Click here to buy a license.
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 2022-2024 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.