05/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/27/2026 11:26
Browns Pond (Airport Pond) - 600 Rainbow Trout. This small pond offers easy access to fishing on the southern edge of McCall airport and is hidden from the road.
Fischer Pond - 600 Rainbow Trout. Tucked into a city park, this pond provides good bank fishing. The pond is the cornerstone of a cooperative community effort.
Goose Lake - 4,000 Rainbow Trout. Located north of New Meadows near Granite Mountain. Fish are stocked at the campground boat launch.
Herrick Reservoir - 900 Rainbow Trout. Be sure to check land ownership boundaries as the entire east side of the reservoir is private property (no trespassing). Be respectful and drive slowly when traveling past private residences on the drive in.
Horsethief Reservoir - 17,500 Rainbow Trout. This reservoir has everything for a memorable fishing weekend - a beautiful lake in the trees and good fishing!
Little Payette Lake - 2,000 Tiger Trout. This is a natural lake with a depth of over 100 feet. From June through mid-September, irrigation storage doubles the surface area of the lake and inundates a large expanse of shallow flats containing stumps and root wads from what used to be forest land. This area can provide productive fishing.
Meadow Creek Pond - 300 Rainbow Trout. This is a scenic little pond nestled in the lush New Meadows valley next to the Little Salmon River.
Ol' McDonald Pond - 300 Rainbow Trout. This small community pond in Council offers easy access next to Wilco Park.
Payette Lake - 5,000 Rainbow Trout. This beautiful lake is one of the most popular recreation spots in the State!
Rowlands Pond (Scout Pond) - 1,350 Rainbow Trout. This is a small but pretty pond in the woods close to McCall. Anglers will find good bank fishing in this peaceful setting.
Tripod Reservoir - 480 Rainbow Trout. This small lake near Smith's Ferry is a great place to take the kids fishing and make some memories!
Warm Lake - 17,000 Rainbow Trout. Located in Valley County, this area is very popular for camping, hiking, boating and fishing.
Boise River, Strawberry Glen to Barber Dam - 1,728 Rainbow Trout
Boise River, Middleton to Eagle Road - 864 Rainbow Trout
Boise River, Arrowrock to MF/NF Confluence - 1,750 Rainbow Trout
Bull Trout Lake - 1,000 Rainbow Trout. This lake is nestled in the pines above Banner Summit. While anglers can easily fish from the shore, this lake is ideal for canoes, kick boats and float tubes.
Caldwell Rotary Pond - 720 Rainbow Trout. Located in a park-like setting with plenty of shade and lots of bank fishing opportunity for young anglers. A dock invites visitors of every mobility level to enjoy fishing.
Dick Knox Pond - 480 Rainbow Trout. This is a great place to take the kids fishing. It's located in Emmett at the corner of West Sales Yard Road and Airport Road.
Grimes Creek - 1,600 Rainbow Trout. In addition to hatchery rainbows, small to medium-sized wild fish are also found in this creek. It is best fished shortly after high water.
Horseshoe Bend Mill Pond - 360 Rainbow Trout. Just north of town, this pond features easy access and productive fishing for bass and trout in a pleasant setting next to the Payette River. This pond is one of more than seventy waters designated as Family Fishing Waters in Idaho. These waters have been established to make it easier for families to go and enjoy fishing. The rules are simple and there are lots of fish to catch.
Kleiner Pond - 540 Rainbow Trout. Located within Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, there is a large fishing platform and plenty of shoreline access. This is a family-friendly water with paved paths and full-feature city park activities.
Lowman Ponds - 420 Rainbow Trout. Enjoy good mountain fishing along the South Fork Payette River.
Middle Fork Payette River - 1,500 Rainbow Trout. Access is great along a well-traveled road with good camping areas nearby.
North Fork Boise River - 1,750 Rainbow Trout. This is a popular mountain river where anglers can target a variety of salmonids within the mainstem and tributaries. Catch rates on this river won't disappoint you!
Parkcenter Pond - 420 Rainbow Trout. A popular local fishing pond with a paved path alongside docks and tables with maturing trees. This convenient pond is near the greenbelt, the BSU campus, and a variety of restaurants.
Riverside Pond - 690 Rainbow Trout. A quiet neighborhood pond right off the Boise Greenbelt and tucked into the trees off Glenwood Road. This pond offers good bank fishing and a large fishing dock.
Sagehen Reservoir - 2,400 Rainbow Trout. This mountain reservoir is surrounded by forests. Five campgrounds are located adjacent to the reservoir and are managed by the Boise National Forest.
South Fork Payette River - 3,500 Rainbow Trout. Stocking locations include Mountain View Campground, near the fire station at Jolene Drive, Helene Campground, 10-mile Bridge (immediately adjacent to Lowman Ponds), and near Grandjean.
Weiser Community Pond - 300 Rainbow Trout. This community pond offers an easily accessible shoreline and dock fishing near the Weiser River.