Fall isn’t just for hunting! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 21,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during September.
Some notable stocking highlights include:
- Bear River (Oneida Narrows reach below the dam) – 2,250 rainbow trout. This is a very scenic stretch of river just north of Preston.
- Crowthers Reservoir – 1,100 rainbow trout. Tucked away on the northern edge of Malad City, this reservoir is a nice local fishing spot whether you are fishing alone or taking your favorite little anglers.
- Devil Creek Reservoir – 5,150 rainbow trout. This reservoir provides some of the best trout fishing in the region!
- Edson Fichter Pond – 1,000 rainbow trout. During the September stocking events, 250 of these fish will be huge 16” rainbows! Just minutes from downtown Pocatello, this site offers local anglers a convenient escape close to home.
Location Week to be Stocked Number of Trout
Alexander Reservoir Sep 9-13 3,000
Bannock Reservoir Sep 9-13 500
Bannock Reservoir Sep 23-27 500
Bear River Sep 16-20 250
(Below Alexander Dam)
Bear River Sept 9-13 750
(Oneida Narrows
at Red Point and
1st Bridge Below
Oneida Dam)
Bear River Sep 23-27 1,500
(Oneida Narrows
at Red Point and
1st Bridge Below
Oneida Dam)
Crowthers Reservoir Sep 16-20 1,100
Crystal Springs Pond Sep 2-6 375
Crystal Springs Pond Sep 23-27 375
Deep Creek Reservoir Sep 23-27 1,000
Devil Creek Reservoir Sep 23-27 5,150
Edson Fichter Pond Sep 30-Oct 4 750
Edson Fichter Pond Sep 16-20 250
Johnson Reservoir Sep 23-27 750
Montpelier Rearing Pond Sep 9-13 250
Montpelier Rearing Pond Sep 23-27 250
Montpelier Reservoir Sep 23-27 900
Portneuf River Sep 23-27 1,250
(Below Pebble/
Above Lava)
Portneuf River Sep 9-13 330
(Crane Creek Access,
below Center Street
Bridge in Lava)
Portneuf River Sep 23-27 330
(Crane Creek Access,
below Center Street
Bridge in Lava)
Snake River Sep 16-20 2,000
(Tilden, Twin Bridges,
Rose, Firth, and Shelley)
The number of trout actually released may be altered by weather, water conditions, equipment problems or schedule changes. If delays occur, trout will be stocked when conditions become favorable.