Fall isn’t just for hunting! It’s also a great time of year to wet a fly or dunk a worm in your favorite fishery. 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 small reservoir is a nice local fishing spot and easily fished from the bank.  
• Devil Creek Reservoir – 5,150 Rainbow Trout. This reservoir provides some of the best trout fishing in the region and is easily accessible. Located 8 miles north of Malad City, it is visible from Interstate 15.  
• Edson Fichter Pond – 750 Rainbow Trout. Just minutes from downtown Pocatello behind Indian Hills Elementary, this 3-acre pond offers local anglers of all ages a convenient escape close to home.  
• Johnson Reservoir – 750 Rainbow Trout. Located near Preston, this 50-acre irrigation reservoir surrounded by large cottonwood trees is home to a variety of warm water species.  

Location                                     Week to be Stocked                     Number of Trout

Bear River                                        Aug 31-Sep 4                                     750 (Oneida Narrows at Red Point and 1st Bridge Below Oneida Dam)

Montpelier Rearing Pond              Aug 31-Sep 4                                     250

Portneuf River                                 Aug 31-Sep 4                                     330 (Crane Creek access, below Center Street Bridge in Lava Hot Springs)

Portneuf River                                 Aug 31-Sep 4                                    1,250 (Below Pebble/ above Lava Hot Springs)  

Snake River                                      Sep 7-11                                            2,000 (Tilden, Blackfoot, Firth, Shelley)    

Crystal Springs Pond                     Sep 14-18                                          750

Edson Fichter Pond                       Sep 14-18                                           750

Bear River                                        Sep 14-18                                           250 (Below Alexander Dam) 

Bear River                                        Sep 14-18                                           1,500 (Oneida Narrows at Red Point and 1st Bridge Below Oneida Dam)   

Crowthers Reservoir                      Sep 14-18                                           1,100

Deep Creek Reservoir                    Sep 14-18                                           1,000

Devil Creek Reservoir                     Sep 14-18                                           5,150

Johnson Reservoir                         Sep 14-18                                            750

Montpelier Rearing Pond               Sep 14-18                                            250

Portneuf River                                  Sep 14-18                                            330 (Crane Creek access, below Center Street Bridge in Lava Hot Springs)  

Bannock Reservoir                          Sep 28-Oct 2                                      1,000

Montpelier Reservoir                       Sep 28-Oct 2                                      900

Blackfoot Reservoir                         Sep 28-Oct 2                                      3,000

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.