Fall isn’t just for hunting. Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing more than 21,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during September.
Some notable stocking highlights include:
- Bear River (Oneida Narrows reach below the dam) — 2,250 rainbow trout. This is a very scenic stretch of river just north of Preston.
- Crowthers Reservoir — 1,100 rainbow trout. Tucked away on the northern edge of Malad City, this reservoir is a nice local fishing spot whether you are fishing alone or taking your favorite little anglers.
- Devil Creek Reservoir — 5,150 rainbow trout. This reservoir provides some of the best trout fishing in the region!
- Edson Fichter Pond — 1,000 rainbow trout. During the September stocking events, 250 of these fish will be huge 16-inch rainbows! Just minutes from downtown Pocatello, this site offers local anglers a convenient escape close to home.
Here is the stocking schedule:
- Alexander Reservoir: Sept. 9 to 13 (3,000 fish)
- Bannock Reservoir at the Portneuf Wellness Complex: Sept. 9 to 13 (500 fish)
- Bannock Reservoir at the Portneuf Wellness Complex: Sept. 23 to 27 (500 fish)
- Bear River, below Alexander Dam: Sept. 16 to 20 (250 fish)
- Bear River at Oneida Narrows at Red Point and first bridge below Oneida Dam: Sept. 9 to 13 (750 fish)
- Bear River at Oneida Narrows at Red Point and first bridge below Oneida Dam: Sept. 23 to 27 (1,500 fish)
- Crowthers Reservoir: Sept. 16 to 20 (1,100 fish)
- Crystal Springs Pond: Sept. 2 to 6 (375 fish)
- Crystal Springs Pond: Sept. 23 to 27 (375 fish)
- Deep Creek Reservoir: Sept. 23 to 27 (1,000 fish)
- Devil Creek Reservoir: Sept. 23 to 27 (5,150 fish)
- Edson Fichter Pond: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 (750 fish)
- Edson Fichter Pond: Sept. 16 to 20 (250 fish)
- Johnson Reservoir: Sept. 23 to 27 (750 fish)
- Montpelier Rearing Pond: Sept. 9 to 13 (250 fish)
- Montpelier Rearing Pond: Sept. 23 to 27 (250 fish)
- Montpelier Reservoir: Sept. 23 to 27 (900 fish)
- Portneuf River, below Pebble and above Lava: Sept. 23 to 27 (1,250 fish)
- Portneuf River, below Center Street Bridge in Lava: Sept. 9 to 13 (330 fish)
- Portneuf River, below Center Street Bridge in Lava: Sept. 23 to 27 (330 fish)
- Snake River at Tilden, Twin Bridges, Rose, Firth, and Shelley: Sept. 16 to 20 (2,000 fish)
The number of trout actually released may be altered by weather, water conditions, equipment problems or schedule changes. If delays occur, trout will be stocked when conditions become favorable.
