Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 6,300 catchable-sized rainbow trout in February. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
|
Body of Water |
Week to be Stocked |
Number to be Stocked |
|
Crystal Springs Lake |
February 7-11 |
300 |
|
Niagara Springs |
February 7-11 |
250 |
|
Filer Kids Pond & Filer Pond |
February 7-11 |
900 |
|
Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 |
February 21-25 |
2,000 |
|
Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #2 |
February 21-25 |
450 |
|
Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #3 |
February 21-25 |
450 |
|
Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #4 |
February 21-25 |
450 |
|
Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond |
February 21-25 |
1,000 |
|
Crystal Springs Lake |
February 21-25 |
300 |
|
Niagara Springs |
February 21-25 |
250 |
For maps of these Idaho fishing locations and other angling destinations please visit the 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. 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.
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.