Salmon Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for April

Anglers will have approximately 1,850 freshly stocked trout to catch at the following locations in April:

LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT

Hayden Creek PondApril 8-12 & April 22-26 1,100 total

Hyde Creek PondApril 8-12 200

Kids Creek PondApril 8-12 & April 22-26 550 total

All fish stocked are rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates may change due to weather or staffing constraints.

Anglers can find more detailed information on these and other fishing destinations including maps, facilities, fish species present, stocking records, and fishing rules by visiting the Fishing Planner.

These waters are family-friendly, easy to access fishing destinations. All you need to get started is a fishing license and some basic tackle. Annual adult fishing licenses cost around $30, junior licenses (ages 14-17) cost $16, and youth under 14 fish for free.

Fishing for stocked rainbow trout, particularly in community ponds, is a great way to introduce new anglers to the sport by using simple set-ups like worm/marshmallow combinations or commercial baits like Power Bait or Crave, either near the bottom or below a bobber. Fish and Game's Learn to Fishwebpage offers diagrams for basic bait rigs and more.

Most of Idaho's waters are open to fishing year-round, but some may have slightly different rules. Be sure to pick up your 2024 fishing license and a 2022-24 Idaho Fishing Seasons and Rules Booklet, which outlines season dates, special regulations and bag limits. Both are available at all Idaho Fish and Game offices and license vendors statewide.

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