August Unleashes 21,000 Trout in Idaho: What It Means for Fly Fishing, Smart Stocking, Regionally and Beyond

Idaho's August Splash

In August 2025, the Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG) is stocking over 21,900 catchable-size rainbow trout (10–12 inches) across the Southwest Region, including 2,000 tiger trout destined for Granite Lake between August 18–22. This effort adds to a robust summer stocking schedule: July saw over 150,000 rainbow trout stocked statewide, and June brought more than 31,000 to the Magic Valley Region alone.

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