Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Clearwater Region will be stocking 32,400 catchable-sized rainbow trout in October. 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 |
|
Soldiers Meadows |
Oct 3-7 |
3,000 |
|
Spring Valley Reservoir |
Oct 3-7 |
3,500 |
|
Winchester Lake |
Oct 10-14 |
9,000 |
|
Deer Creek Reservoir |
Oct 10-14 |
2,100 |
|
Dworshak Reservoir |
Oct 10-14 |
2,100 |
|
Elk Creek Reservoir |
Oct 10-14 |
3,000 |
|
Moose Creek Reservoir |
Oct 10-14 |
3,500 |
|
Deyo Reservoir |
Oct 24-28 |
4,800 |
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.