Spring is here! It's time to grab your fishing gear and enjoy the season. Fish and Game staff will be stocking over 20,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout at these locations across the Clearwater Region in April.
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 |
| Hordemann Pond | Apr 4-8 | 500 |
| Long Gulch Pond | Apr 4-8 | 600 |
| Robinson Pond | Apr 4-8 | 1,000 |
| Kiwanis Park Pond | Apr 4-8 | 1,500 |
| Tolo Lake | Apr 4-8 | 700 |
| Mann Lake | Apr 11-15 | 4,500 |
| Winchester Reservoir | Apr 11-15 | 6,000 |
| Spring Valley Reservoir | Apr 18-22 | 5,400 |
For maps of these fishing locations and other angling destinations in Idaho please visit the Idaho Fish Planner.
Many of the waters 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.
To purchase a license:
Phone: (800) 554-8685
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 seasons-rules-fish-2022-2024.pdf (idaho.gov), 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.
Contact the Clearwater Region office at (208) 799-5010 and follow us on the Clearwater Fish and Game Facebook page for regular news and updates.