Idaho
Rainbow Trout in Idaho
Rainbow Trout are on record in 19 Idaho waters, with 43 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in May.
When does Idaho stock rainbow trout?
Waters holding rainbow trout
- Mackay Reservoir9×
- Salt River9×
- Niagara Springs7×
- Johns Pond2×
- Spring Valley Reservoir2×
- Red Lake1×
- Cottonwood Creek1×
- West Camas Creek1×
- Island Park Reservoir1×
- Sublett Reservoir1×
- Warm River1×
- East Fork Rock Creek1×
- Chesterfield Reservoir1×
- Hawkins Reservoir1×
- Moose Creek Reservoir1×
- Magic Reservoir1×
- Dog Creek Reservoir1×
- American Falls Reservoir1×
- Crane Falls Lake1×
Freshest rainbow trout stockings
- Red LakeJul 21, 2026
- Cottonwood CreekMay 22, 2026
- West Camas CreekMay 22, 2026
- Mackay ReservoirMay 22, 2026
- Salt RiverMay 21, 2026
- Salt RiverMay 21, 2026
- Island Park ReservoirMay 20, 2026
- Sublett ReservoirMay 19, 2026
- Mackay ReservoirMay 19, 2026
- Warm RiverMay 18, 2026
- Johns PondMay 15, 2026
- Niagara SpringsMay 15, 2026
- Salt RiverMay 15, 2026
- Salt RiverMay 15, 2026
- East Fork Rock CreekMay 14, 2026
- Hawkins ReservoirMay 13, 2026
- Chesterfield ReservoirMay 13, 2026
- Mackay ReservoirMay 11, 2026
- Moose Creek ReservoirMay 5, 2026
- Spring Valley ReservoirMay 5, 2026
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Rainbow Trout in Idaho — FAQ
Where can I catch rainbow trout in Idaho?+
Rainbow Trout are on record in 19 Idaho waters, including Mackay Reservoir, Salt River, Niagara Springs. The full list is on this page.
When does Idaho stock rainbow trout?+
Idaho stocks rainbow trout most heavily in May, going by 43 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for rainbow trout in Idaho?+
Yes — Idaho requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.