Statewide trout stocking highlights for May 2025

Southwest Region (McCall)

Browns Pond - 600 rainbow trout

This small pond offers easy access to fishing on the southern edge of the McCall airport.

Cascade Reservoir - 82,650 rainbow trout

Among the largest waterbodies in Idaho, this lake offers great fishing opportunity with abundant camping options in the surrounding area.

Horsethief Reservoir - 8,000 rainbow trout

This reservoir has everything for a memorable fishing weekend-a beautiful lake in the trees, good fishing, and camping. Camping is managed by the Treasure Valley YMCA.

Lost Valley Reservoir - 14,000 rainbow trout

This scenic reservoir offers anglers plenty of places to fish from the shoreline.

Rowland Pond - 1,500 rainbow trout

Also known as Scout Pond, this small but pretty pond in the woods close to McCall provides good bank fishing in a peaceful setting.

Tripod Reservoir - 800 rainbow trout

This small lake near Smith's Ferry is a great place to take the kids fishing and make some memories! Check out this video.

Southwest Region (Nampa)

Caldwell Rotary Pond - 480 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.

Esther Simplot Pond - 600 tiger trout and 420 rainbow trout

Located next to the Boise River, this park offers fishing and swimming, walking and biking paths, docks, shelters, playground, and a beach.

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 - 540 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 70 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 - 820 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.

McDevitt Pond - 540 rainbow trout

Located in west Boise's McDevitt Sports Park, this small neighborhood pond offers easily accessible fishing.

Middle Fork Payette River - 1,000 rainbow trout

Access is great along a well-traveled road with good camping areas nearby. Redband trout, brook trout, and hatchery rainbows support this fine fishery.

Parkcenter Pond - 420 rainbow trout

This is a popular local fishing pond with a paved path alongside docks and tables with maturing trees. This convenient pond is located near the greenbelt and the BSU campus.

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.

Weiser Community Pond - 300 rainbow trout

This community pond offers an easily accessible shoreline and dock fishing near the Weiser River.

Williams Pond - 550 rainbow trout

Located within the City of Boise's Marianne Williams Park, there is a large fishing platform, paved paths, and plenty of shoreline access.