Gooding County · stream · order 7 river · ~878 cfs typical
Big Wood River
Stocked 6× on record · IDFG
Big Wood River is a stream in Gooding County, Idaho, stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jul 23, 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
100°
67°
18 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
103°
67°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
105°
66°
17 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 23 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,185 | 13" | |
| Jun 22 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 856 | 6" | |
| Jun 17 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 305 | 6" | |
| Jun 17 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,284 | 6" | |
| Jun 11 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 950 | 6" | |
| May 20 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 425 | 6" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Wood River0.0 mistocked Jul 22, 2026
- Dry Creek1.8 mi
- Open Crossing Reservoir1.5 mi
- Walker Waterhole2.8 mi
- Rocky Reservoir3.6 mi
- Tea Kettle Reservoir4.0 mi
- Black Canyon Creek5.0 mi
- Dog Creek Reservoir6.2 mistocked May 18, 2026
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.
Big Wood River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Wood River?+
Big Wood River is stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Gooding County, Idaho, most recently on Jul 23, 2026 by IDFG. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Big Wood River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Big Wood River peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Big Wood 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 Big Wood River?+
Big Wood River is a stream in Gooding County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: IDFG · updated Jul 23, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.