Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

Special Fishing Opportunity for Trail Creek Pond During Eclipse

Fish and Game closes steelhead harvest to protect small run of fish

Closing harvest of hatchery steelhead while leaving it open for catch-and-release fishing will help ensure enough broodstock return to steelhead hatcheries to produce the next generation of fish, and also protect wild fish.

Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule

Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 33,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during August.

Location Week Stocked Number of Trout

Boise River - above Glenwood Bridge August 7, 21 1,440/1,440

Boise River - below Glenwood Bridge August 7, 21 1,080/1,080

Boise River, Middle Fork August 14 2,000

Boise River, North Fork August 14, 28 2,000/2,000

Browns (Airport) Pond (McCall) July 31, Aug 28 750/750

Bull Trout Lake August 7 900

Water Quality Health Advisory issued for Little Camas Reservoir: Blue-Green Algae Related

An algae bloom health advisory was issued by the Central Health District on July 18, 2017. High concentrations of a toxin producing algae were documented; however, actual toxin levels were still relatively low. An advisory was issued on the basis of past hazards and the likelihood of toxins present in the near future.

Trout stocking resumes on the South Fork of the Payette River

The fish will be stocked around four locations, including Mountain View Campground, the section of river across from Lowman fire station, Helende Campground, and the Ten Mile Creek bridge about 12 miles east of Lowman.

Fish Creek Reservoir, Rare stocking event

Fish Creek Reservoir - good water means stocking

Fish Creek Reservoir got stocked this year since storage and summer flows will allow for longer fishing opportunities. Hayspur Hatchery staff stocked around 2,000 10-inch trout today (June 29th). It's been quite a while since we stocked it. New opportunity. Go get 'em!

Public Health Advisory Listed on Mormon Reservoir: Blue-Green Algae Related

Mormon Reservoir - A Public Health Advisory related to blue-green algae toxins has been issued on June 23, 2017. There were hopes the high water and cooler spring might stave off a repeat of 2016, but it appears as though conditions are such that a hazardous algae bloom in Mormon Reservoir has warranted a Public Health Advisory issued by South Central Public Health District.

Damage from flood waters temporarily close some fishing access in Salmon Region

High water in the Salmon Region has resulted in damage to two local fishing areas. South Butte Pond on Squaw Creek was damaged when flood waters from the creek pushed too much water through the pond. The outlet structure was damaged and the pond can no longer hold water. Plans are being made to repair the pond this summer, but it will not be stocked again until next spring.

Fishing Activities Continue at Esthers/Quinns Ponds

Elevated E. coli levels at Boise's Esther Simplot Pond and Quinns Pond have resulted in swimming/wading activities at these two popular park locations. A number of anglers have called our office asking if fishing activities are included in this closure.

Fishing remains open at both ponds. However, in the spirit of the closure, all anglers are asked to remain out of the water while fishing. This mean no wading or use of float tubes, canoes etc.

Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule

Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 38,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during July.