Valley County · reservoir · 311 acres
Upper Payette Lake
Stocked 2× on record · IDFG
Upper Payette Lake is a reservoir in Valley County, Idaho, stocked with Kokanee and Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jun 30, 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
82°
54°
11 mph
1%
Fri
Clear
89°
58°
9 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
86°
58°
17 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 30 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 5,017 | 13" | |
| Jun 17 | Kokanee | 15,882 | 1.5" | |
Angler reports
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All Idaho waters with kokanee → · All Idaho waters with rainbow trout (triploid) →
Nearby waters
- Cougar Creek0.4 mi
- Twentymile Creek0.4 mi
- Pearl Creek2.0 mi
- Deep Creek2.2 mi
- Teardrop Lake3.6 mi
- Granite Lake3.1 mi
- Horton Lake3.2 mi
- Pearl Lake4.1 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.
Upper Payette Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Upper Payette Lake?+
Upper Payette Lake is stocked with Kokanee and Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Valley County, Idaho, most recently on Jun 30, 2026 by IDFG. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Upper Payette Lake?+
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 Upper Payette Lake?+
Upper Payette Lake is a reservoir in Valley County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: IDFG · updated Jun 30, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.