Over 36,000 catchable rainbow trout to be stocked through out the Magic Valley in October
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 36,450 10-12” 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 |
| Salmon Falls Creek | October 2-6 | 300 |
| Freedom Park Pond | October 2-6 | 500 |
| Filer Kids Pond & Filer Pond | October 2-6 | 450 |
| Burley Pond | October 2-6 | 2,000 |
| Dog Creek Reservoir | October 2-6 | 5,000 |
| Emerald Lake | October 2-6 | 750 |
| Blair Trail Reservoir | October 9-13 | 2,000 |
| Filer Kids Pond & Filer Pond | October 9-13 | 450 |
| Freedom Park Pond | October 9-13 | 1,000 |
| Lake Walcott | October 23-27 | 24,000 |
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.