Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 62,100 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in May. 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 |
| Penny Lake | May 2-6 | 500 |
| Castle Rocks State Park Fishing Pond | May 2-6 | 500 |
| Crystal Springs Lake | May 2-6 | 300 |
| Niagara Springs | May 2-6 | 250 |
| Sublett Reservoir | May 2-6 | 7,500 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | May 2-6 | 475 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | May 2-6 | 975 |
| Dog Creek Reservoir | May 2-6 | 5,000 |
| Freedom Park Pond | May 2-6 | 500 |
| Dierkes Lake | May 2-6 | 4,000 |
| Filer Kids Pond and Filer Pond | May 2-6 | 450 |
| Thorn Creek Reservoir | May 2-6 | 1,800 |
| Gavers Lagoon | May 9-13 | 1,425 |
| Camas Kids Pond | May 9-13 | 1,500 |
| Big Wood River | May 9-13 | 425 |
| Little Wood River | May 9-13 | 225 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | May 9-13 | 475 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | May 9-13 | 975 |
| Cedar Creek Reservoir | May 9-13 | 11,000 |
| Big Smoky Creek | May 9-13 | 750 |
| Little Smoky Creek | May 9-13 | 475 |
| Stone Reservoir | May 16-20 | 2,000 |
| Penny Lake | May 16-20 | 400 |
| Lower Lake Creek Lake | May 16-20 | 350 |
| Crystal Springs Lake | May 16-20 | 300 |
| Niagara Springs | May 16-20 | 250 |
| Little Wood River | May 16-20 | 200 |
| Little Wood Reservoir | May 16-20 | 3,000 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | May 16-20 | 975 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | May 16-20 | 475 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #2 | May 16-20 | 350 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #3 | May 16-20 | 250 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #4 | May 16-20 | 250 |
| Filer Kids Pond and Filer Pond | May 16-20 | 450 |
| Freedom Park Pond | May 16-20 | 500 |
| Rock Creek | May 16-20 | 475 |
| Salmon Falls Creek | May 16-20 | 450 |
| Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond | May 23-27 | 975 |
| Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 | May 23-27 | 475 |
| Little Wood River | May 23-27 | 650 |
| Scotts Pond | May 23-27 | 100 |
| Trapper Creek | May 23-27 | 700 |
| South Fork Boise River | May 23-27 | 1,425 |
| Featherville Dredge Pond | May 23-27 | 1,900 |
| Little Camas Reservoir | May 23-27 | 4,500 |
| Big Wood River | May 23-27 | 425 |
| Little Wood River | May 23-27 | 225 |
| Lower Lake Creek Lake | May 30-June 3 | 350 |
| Little Wood River | May 30-June 3 | 200 |
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.