Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing nearly 25,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during June. And, check it out, 1000 tiger trout are headed to Montpelier Reservoir!
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Location |
Week to be Stocked |
Number of Trout |
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Montpelier Reservoir (Stocking tiger trout!) |
May 30-Jun 3 |
1000 |
|
Kelly Park Pond |
Jun 6-10 |
250 |
|
Montpelier Creek |
Jun 6-10 |
500 |
|
Montpelier Rearing Pond |
Jun 6-10 |
250 |
|
Blackfoot River (Below Government Dam, Cutthroat, Sagehen, and Graves Cr. campgrounds) |
Jun 6-10 |
1500 |
|
Bear River |
Jun 6-10 |
1500 |
|
Snake River, Lake Walcott to American Falls Dam |
Jun 6-10 |
6500 |
|
Crystal Springs Pond |
Jun 6-10 |
375 |
|
Edson Fichter Pond |
Jun 6-10 |
950 |
|
Bannock Reservoir |
Jun 13-17 |
1500 |
|
Pebble Creek |
Jun 13-17 |
1000 |
|
Portneuf River |
Jun 13-17 |
1250 |
|
Portneuf River |
Jun 13-17 |
330 |
|
Mill Creek |
Jun 13-17 |
500 |
|
Montpelier Creek |
Jun 13-17 |
500 |
|
Montpelier Rearing Pond |
Jun 13-17 |
250 |
|
Little Valley Reservoir |
Jun 13-17 |
1500 |
|
Edson Fichter Pond |
Jun 20-24 |
950 |
|
Bannock Reservoir |
Jun 20-24 |
1500 |
|
Crystal Springs Pond |
Jun 20-24 |
375 |
|
East Fork Rock Creek |
Jun 27 – Jul 1 |
500 |
|
Bear River |
Jun 27 – Jul 1 |
2000 |
|
Cub River |
Jun 27 – Jul 1 |
1000 |
Here is a quick summary of what you need to know about some of these fun fisheries!
- Bannock Reservoir – 1500 rainbow trout. Located within the Portneuf Wellness Complex Park near the County Fairgrounds in Pocatello, this community park offers trout fishing with many recreational amenities nearby. The six-acre pond is surrounded by playgrounds, soccer fields, basketball courts, running and biking trails, and an amphitheater for community events. Multiple docks provide fishing access around the pond.
- Bear River below Oneida Dam – 3,500 rainbow trout. These fish will be stocked in the very scenic Oneida Narrows reach of the river below the dam. This popular section of the river offers the longest continuous public access along the entire Bear River. Make it an overnight trip and set-up camp at Red Point Campground. 10 developed sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
- Cub River - 1,000 rainbow trout. This beautiful little river is located south of Preston. All fish will be stocked in and around the Willow Flat Campground area.
- Montpelier Reservoir – 1,000 tiger trout. This reservoir is located in the hills east of Montpelier at an elevation of 6,500 feet. It has very basic facilities, but offers a variety of fish species in a peaceful rural setting.
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.
If you need detailed information about Idaho’s waters, fish species, facilities, maps and rules, check out the Idaho Fishing Planner.