IDAHO FALLS — September is a busy time of year as the kids head back to school, but don’t forget to add fishing to your checklist of things-to-do before the snow flies. Here is the list of family friendly fishing waters that will be stocked full of fish this September. Fish and Game staff will be stocking a total of 24,720 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations around the Upper Snake Region in September.
All stocked fish on this list will be rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions; dates may change due to weather or staffing constraints. For maps of these fishing locations and other angling destinations in Idaho please visit the .
Additionally, officials will stock over 4,500 catchable-sized (10 to 12-inch) rainbow trout this month at the following locations: Stockings can take place any day throughout the week listed. This schedule is tentative and subject to change due to conditions or staffing constraints. Here is a quick summary of some good places to take the whole family: , located next to the gold course in Challis, is a great place to spend the day fishing.
Kids will love it, plus the area provides good access for persons with disabilities. Anglers will enjoy fishing from the banks and having a family picnic at one of the pond’s sheltered picnic tables. is another popular family fishing hole with a picnic shelter, tables, grills and restroom.
The 1.7-acre pond is about 24 miles south.