Statewide trout stocking highlights for February 2025

Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 12,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this February. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most notable stocking highlights coming to your local fishery this month.

Fishing for stocked rainbow trout can be a great way to introduce budding anglers to the sport by using simple, inexpensive setups. Many of these fisheries highlighted below are easy to access, family-friendly fishing destinations. All you need to get started is a fishing license, and youth (under 14) fish for free. If you need a license, purchasing one on the fly is easy to do with your smartphone—and you can start fishing immediately. 

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February 2025 Fish Stocking Highlights

Boise River, Strawberry Glen to Barber Dam – 432 rainbow trout

Boise River, Middleton to Eagle Road – 432 rainbow trout

Dick Knox Pond – 300 rainbow trout

Located just south of the corner of West Sales Yard and Airport roads in Emmett, this pond gives anglers the chance to pursue a wide variety of fish species. Pond amenities include five floating docks (one is ADA accessible), two restrooms, a boat launch, and ample parking.

Kleiner Pond – 420 rainbow trout

Located within Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, there is a large fishing platform and plenty of shoreline access. This is a family-friendly water with paved paths and full-feature city park activities.

Marsing Pond – 330 rainbow trout

This pond is located off State Highway 55 below the Snake River bridge.

Riverside Pond – 540 rainbow trout

Near the fairgrounds in Garden City just north of the river, this quiet neighborhood pond is right off the Boise Greenbelt and tucked into the trees off Glenwood Road. It offers good bank fishing and a large fishing dock. 

Sawyers Pond – 420 rainbow trout

This pond complex offers lots of fishing options. Anglers can launch small boats to access a series of ponds of varying sizes. Numerous docks and shoreline access provide great fishing opportunities.

Weiser Community Pond – 300 rainbow trout

This community pond offers an easily accessible shoreline and dock fishing opportunity.

Williams Pond – 270 rainbow trout

Located within the city of Boise's Marianne Williams Park, there is a large fishing platform, paved paths, and plenty of shoreline access.

• Wilson Creek – Two stocking events in February 210 rainbow trout each stocking event.
• Wilson Springs North Pond – Stocked weekly in February with 120 rainbow trout each week.
• Wilson Springs Trophy Pond – Stocked weekly in February with 120 rainbow trout each week.

This pond complex offers an easy way to experience nature. Paved pathways provide improved access to several fishing areas, while unimproved trails let kids fish from shore and explore, making this a popular family destination.

Crystal Springs Lake – 600 rainbow trout

Shoreline fishing is best near the outflow. Use of float tubes will allow access to trout holding away from the shoreline.

Filer Kids Pond and Filer Pond – 900 rainbow trout

These two ponds are a quick drive from Twin Falls. Both feature excellent access with regular trout stocking. Filer Kids Pond is open to kids 12 and under. Filer Pond is open to anglers of any age.

Freedom Park Pond – 500 rainbow trout

Located in Burley, this is a great place to take kids fishing!

• Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 – 2,000 rainbow trout (stocked prior to the fishing opener on March 1)
• Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #2 – 450 rainbow trout (stocked prior to the fishing opener on March 1)
• Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #3 – 450 rainbow trout (stocked prior to the fishing opener on March 1)
• Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #4 – 450 rainbow trout (stocked prior to the fishing opener on March 1)
• Hagerman WMA Riley Creek Pond – 1,000 rainbow trout (stocked prior to the fishing opener on March 1)

Hagerman Wildlife Management Area provides a variety of fishing opportunities and open space to explore. Note: Fishing season for these waters opens on March 1, 2025.