Fish and Game Corner

Free Fishing Day June 14

JUNE 2025

6/1 – OPEN: Second Super Hunt application period 

6/5 – CLOSED: Applications for resident big game, fall black bear, fall turkey, and swan controlled hunts

6/8 – Final day to provide public comment on draft Mountain Goat Management Plan 2025-2030 (learn more)

6/14 – Free Fishing Day in Idaho

6/19 – Juneteenth Public Holiday (Fish and Game Offices Closed)

6/23 – OPEN: Public comment period for sage-grouse season setting

6/26 – Returned tag sale at 10 a.m. MDT

Southeast Region Fish Stocking Updates

Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 275,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this June. 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!

Bannock Reservoir – 3,000 rainbow trout

Located within the Portneuf Wellness Complex near the County Fairgrounds in Pocatello, this community park offers good trout fishing. Multiple docks provide fishing access around the 5-acre pond.

Bear River – 2,000 rainbow trout

These fish will be stocked in the scenic Oneida Narrows reach of the river. Make it an overnight trip and set up camp at Redpoint Campground. Ten developed sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Cub River – 500 rainbow trout

These fish will be stocked in and around the very popular Willow Flat Campground.

Devil Creek Reservoir – 2,160 rainbow trout

Without a doubt, this reservoir provides some of the best trout fishing in the region and is easily accessible. Located 8 miles north of Malad, it is visible from Interstate 15.

Edson Fichter Pond – 1,900 rainbow trout

This community pond is located along the Portneuf River at Edson Fichter Nature Area. It features several docks and a trail for access around the pond. Just minutes from downtown Pocatello, this site offers local anglers a convenient escape close to home.

Kelly Park Pond – 250 rainbow trout

Located in Soda Springs, accessing this pond requires a short walk, but it offers a great kids fishing opportunity. Lace up the boots, grab the fishing poles, and take the kids on a nature walk!

Montpelier Creek – 1,000 rainbow trout

Enjoy good creek fishing and a variety of camping options. These fish will be stocked at multiple spots below the dam.

Montpelier Rearing Pond – 500 rainbow trout

This little fishing spot is tucked into a scenic high desert canyon in the hills east of Montpelier. It’s a great spot to take kids fishing.

Montpelier Reservoir – 1,000 tiger trout

This reservoir offers angling opportunity for a variety of fish species in a peaceful rural setting.