Rainbow trout stocking schedule for October 2026 in the Clearwater Region
Here's some quick highlights of some of these locations.
Deer Creek Reservoir – 3,000 Rainbow Trout. This beautiful mountain reservoir was built specifically for trout fishing. Rainbow trout are stocked from spring through fall in this remote setting for high catch rates from shore or a boat. This is the home of the state record tiger trout!
Deyo Reservoir – 5,000 Rainbow Trout. Nestled amid farms and timber, beautiful Deyo Reservoir provides a great family fishing experience. A maintained trail surrounding the entire reservoir features seven fishing docks and two large fishing peninsulas, making it easy to find a good place to fish. There is also a developed boat ramp, picnic shelter, benches, and two handicap-accessible docks.
Elk Creek Reservoir – 3,000 Rainbow Trout. A forested road parallels the entire west side of this reservoir for easy access to fishing areas, with four fishing docks and a boat ramp. The east side of the reservoir provides great boat fishing opportunities where foot access is difficult.
Kiwanis Park Pond – 900 Rainbow Trout. This convenient community pond is located in Lewiston next to the Snake River within walking distance of picnic shelters and a playground.
Moose Creek Reservoir – 3,000 Rainbow Trout. A shallow lake in rolling timbered hills on Idaho's Birding Trail, this reservoir is ideal for kayaks and float tubes. A trail surrounds the lake and nine fishing docks provide good shore fishing opportunities. Gas motors are not allowed.
Soldiers Meadow Reservoir – 5,000 Rainbow Trout. Located on Webb Creek about 20 miles southeast of Lewiston, this scenic reservoir is popular for rainbow trout and kokanee. It’s well-suited for kayaks, canoes, and small watercraft.
Spring Valley Reservoir – 6,000 Rainbow Trout. A maintained trail surrounds the reservoir and fishing docks and platforms increase shoreline access. Amenities include a picnic shelter, benches, picnic tables, handicap fishing access, and a developed boat ramp, but gas motors are not allowed. This is Stop 35 on the Idaho Birding Trail.
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.
If you need detailed information about Idaho’s waters, fish species, facilities, maps and rules, check out the Idaho Fishing Planner on Fish and Game’s website.
Most Idaho waters are open to fishing year-round, but some may have slightly different rules. Be sure to pick up a New 2025-2027 Fishing Seasons and Rules booklets now available | Idaho Fish and Game, which outlines season dates, special regulations and bag limits, at any Idaho Fish and Game offices or most sporting goods stores statewide.
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