Boise County · stream · order 4 river · ~56 cfs typical
Bear River
Stocked 11× on record · IDFG
Bear River is a stream in Boise County, Idaho, stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jun 16, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from IDFG; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
93°
61°
14 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
97°
70°
16 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
96°
67°
16 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 16 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,000 | 6" | |
| Jun 2 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 750 | 6" | |
| May 25 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 996 | 6" | |
| May 20 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 6,849 | 1.5" | |
| May 5 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,003 | 6" | |
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 500 | 6" | |
| Apr 2 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,248 | 6" | |
| Apr 2 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 760 | 6" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 300 | 6" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 200 | 6" | |
| Mar 2 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 999 | 6" | |
When does Bear River get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Trapper Creek1.7 mi
- Wren Creek1.9 mi
- Lost Creek2.9 mi
- Bear Creek3.5 mi
- Crooked River3.7 mi
- Beaver Creek5.2 mi
- Trail Creek4.3 mi
- Hunter Creek4.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ID regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bear River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bear River?+
Bear River is stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Boise County, Idaho, most recently on Jun 16, 2026 by IDFG. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Bear River get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2026, stocking at Bear River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bear River?+
Yes — Idaho requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bear River?+
Bear River is a stream in Boise County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: IDFG · updated Jun 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.