Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license!  Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 10,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during August.  Even Jensen Grove Park Pond in Blackfoot is getting some trout due to some improved water levels recently—which is a nice surprise!  Yes, it is hot out there… but fish on!

Here is a quick summary of what you need to know about some of these fun fisheries!           

• Cub River – 1,250 rainbow trout. This beautiful little river is located south of Preston. All fish will be stocked in and around the Willow Flat Campground area (50+ sites available), so make your fishing trip here an overnight adventure.

• Jensen Grove Park Pond – 1,000 rainbow trout.  Water levels have started to improve, making it possible to stock this 55-acre urban fishery in Blackfoot.  With a paved perimeter walking trail, large open grassed areas, playgrounds, and other park amenities—this City of Blackfoot facility is great fun for the whole family.

• Montpelier Creek – 1,000 rainbow trout.  Only a couple of miles from Montpelier, anglers can enjoy good creek fishing and a variety of camping options at the Montpelier Creel KOA (campsites and cabins).
   
• Montpelier Rearing Pond – 500 rainbow trout.  This little fishing spot is tucked into a scenic high desert canyon at an elevation of 6500 feet in the hills east of Montpelier.  It has very basic facilities, but offers a variety of fish species in a peaceful setting.  Anglers can fish the pond, or head 1/2 mile north up Crow Creek Road to Montpelier Reservoir.

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.

If you need detailed information about Idaho’s waters, fish species, facilities, maps and rules, check out the Idaho Fishing Planner.