(Idaho Fish and Game Press Release, October 28, 2025)
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 50,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this November. 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!
American Falls Reservoir – 42,000 rainbow trout
This large waterbody on the Snake River provides abundant boating opportunity. Additionally, there is good shoreline fishing near the West Side Boat Ramp located by the dam. These fish were scheduled to be released in October, but that release was postponed.
Crystal Springs Pond – 1,000 rainbow trout
Located near Springfield, this family friendly pond has a paved walking path and docks for easy fishing access.
McTucker Pond – 2,000 rainbow trout
Surrounded by willows and large cottonwood trees, there are many places for kids to fish at this large pond located west of Blackfoot.
Note: For a complete list of statewide trout stocking, click here.
