Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 155,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in May.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout, unless otherwise noted. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates may change due to weather or staffing constraints.
| Body of Water | Week to be Stocked | Number to be Stocked |
| Wilson Springs North Pond | May 6-10 | 200 |
| Wilson Springs South Pond | May 6-10 | 100 |
| Wilson Springs Trophy Pond | May 6-10 | 100 |
| Wilson Creek | May 6-10 | 250 |
| Duff Lane Pond | May 6-10 | 275 |
| Caldwell Rotary Pond | May 6-10 | 400 |
| Kleiner Pond | May 6-10 | 450 |
| McDevitt Pond | May 6-10 | 450 |
| Riverside Pond | May 6-10 | 450 |
| Mariposa Pond | May 6-10 | 250 |
| Settlers Park Pond | May 6-10 | 125 |
| Dick Knox Pond | May 6-10 | 800 |
| Sawyers Pond | May 6-10 | 500 |
| Williams Pond | May 6-10 | 450 |
| Esther Simplot Pond | May 6-10 | 700 |
| Parkcenter Pond | May 6-10 | 700 |
| Star City Pond West | May 13-17 | 600 |
| Eagle Island Park Pond | May 13-17 | 450 |
| Kleiner Pond | May 13-17 | 450 |
| McDevitt Pond | May 13-17 | 450 |
| Riverside Pond | May 13-17 | 450 |
| Mariposa Pond | May 13-17 | 250 |
| Settlers Park Pond | May 13-17 | 125 |
| Heroes Park Pond | May 13-17 | 150 |
| Middle Fork Payette River | May 13-17 | 500 |
| Silver Creek | May 13-17 | 500 |
| Wilson Springs North Pond | May 13-17 | 200 |
| Wilson Springs South Pond | May 13-17 | 100 |
| Wilson Springs Trophy Pond | May 13-17 | 100 |
| Marsing Pond | May 13-17 | 450 |
| Lucky Peak Reservoir | May 13-17 | 6,775 |
| Indian Creek (Caldwell) | May 20-24 | 300 |
| Caldwell Rotary Pond | May 20-24 | 400 |
| Grimes Creek | May 20-24 | 1,600 |
| Sego Prairie Pond | May 20-24 | 475 |
| Legacy Park Pond | May 20-24 | 350 |
| Weiser Community Pond | May 20-24 | 500 |
| Horseshoe Bend Mill Pond | May 20-24 | 900 |
| Wilson Springs North Pond | May 20-24 | 200 |
| Wilson Springs South Pond | May 20-24 | 100 |
| Wilson Springs Trophy Pond | May 20-24 | 100 |
| Wilson Creek | May 20-24 | 250 |
| Sagehen Reservoir | May 20-24 | 2,400 |
| Esther Simplot Pond | May 20-24 | 600 (Tiger Trout) |
| Middle Fork Payette River | May 27-31 | 500 |
| Silver Creek | May 27-31 | 500 |
| Wilson Springs North Pond | May 27-31 | 200 |
| Wilson Springs South Pond | May 27-31 | 100 |
| Wilson Springs Trophy Pond | May 27-31 | 100 |
| Body of Water | Week to be Stocked | Number to be Stocked |
| Horsethief Reservoir | May 6-10 | 5,500 |
| Browns Pond | May 13-17 | 1,000 |
| Ol' McDonald Pond | May 13-17 | 500 |
| Fischer Pond | May 13-17 | 1,000 |
| Meadow Creek Pond | May 13-17 | 1,000 |
| North Fork Payette River 03 | May 13-17 | 1,000 |
| East Mountain Reservoir | May 20-24 | 900 |
| Herrick Reservoir | May 20-24 | 3,000 |
| Rowland Pond | May 20-24 | 1,500 |
| Lost Valley Reservoir | May 20-24 | 14,000 |
| Payette Lake | May 20-24 | 5,000 |
| Poorman Pond | May 27-31 | 500 |
| Rowland Pond | May 27-31 | 1,000 |
| Tripod Reservoir | May 27-31 | 800 |
| Cascade Reservoir | May 27-31 | 82,650 |
| Horsethief Reservoir | May 27-31 | 8,000 |
For maps of these fishing locations and other angling destinations in Idaho please visit the Idaho Fish Planner.
Many of the waters highlighted above are easy to access, family-friendly fishing destinations. All you need to get started is a fishing license and some basic tackle.
Fishing for stocked rainbow trout, particularly in community ponds, is a great way to introduce new anglers to the sport by using simple (and relatively thrifty) set-ups like worm/marshmallow combinations or commercial baits like Power Bait or Crave, either near the bottom or below a bobber. The Learn to Fish webpage offers diagrams for basic bait rigs.
Most Idaho waters are open to fishing year-round, but some may have slightly different rules. Be sure to pick up a 2022-24 Idaho Fishing Seasons and Rules Booklet, which outlines season dates, special regulations and bag limits, at any Idaho Fish and Game offices or most sporting goods stores statewide.
Need a little help reading Idaho's fishing regulations? Click here to view a short video on how to use the fishing season and rules book.