Clearwater Region waters to be stocked this May
As the spring time weather warms, it's time to grab your family and fishing gear and head out to a local lake or pond to enjoy the season! Fish and Game staff will be stocking over 51,600 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout at these locations across the Clearwater Region in May!
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 of fish |
|
Campbells Pond |
May 2-6 |
1,000 |
|
Tunnel Pond |
May 2-6 |
500 |
|
Kiwanis Park Pond |
May 2-6 |
750 |
|
Deyo Reservoir |
May 2-6 |
5,700 |
|
Karolyns Pond |
May 2-6 |
400 |
|
Robinson Pond |
May 2-6 |
500 |
|
Mann Lake |
May 2-6 |
6,000 |
|
Fenn Pond |
May 9-13 |
500 |
|
White Sands Pond |
May 9-13 |
400 |
|
Dworshak Reservoir |
May 9-13 |
2,100 |
|
Elk Creek Reservoir |
May 9-13 |
2,700 |
|
Lake Waha |
May 9-13 |
4,500 |
|
Kiwanis Park Pond |
May 16-20 |
750 |
|
Hordemann Pond |
May 16-20 |
250 |
|
Campbells Pond |
May 16-20 |
1,000 |
|
Karolyns Pond |
May 16-20 |
400 |
|
Five Mile Pond |
May 16-20 |
600 |
|
Deer Creek Reservoir |
May 16-20 |
2,100 |
|
Winchester Lake |
May 16-20 |
6,000 |
|
Soldiers Meadow Reservoir |
May 16-20 |
2,000 |
|
Moose Creek Reservoir |
May 16-20 |
3,000 |
|
Spring Valley Reservoir |
May 16-20 |
4,200 |
|
Robinson Pond |
May 23-27 |
500 |
|
Fenn Pond |
May 23-27 |
500 |
|
White Sands Pond |
May 23-27 |
400 |
|
Tolo Lake |
May 23-27 |
700 |
|
Long Gulch Pond |
May 23-27 |
600 |
|
Deyo Reservoir |
May 23-27 |
3,600 |
For maps of these fishing locations and other angling destinations in Idaho please visit the Idaho 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.
To purchase a license:
Phone: (800) 554-8685
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 seasons-rules-fish-2022-2024.pdf (idaho.gov), 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.
Contact the Clearwater Region office at (208) 799-5010 and follow us on the Clearwater Fish and Game Facebook page for regular news and updates.
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