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North Fork Payette River Fishing and Stocking

Boise, Valley County, Idaho. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game lists 9 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Coho Salmon, Kokanee and Rainbow Trout), the most recent on Aug 12, 2026. Stocked in May, June, July and August in two or more years.

2026 Stocking

DateSpeciesFishSize
Aug 12, 2026Rainbow Trout280Catchable (12-14 inches)
Jul 22, 2026Rainbow Trout585Catchable (12-14 inches)
Jul 1, 2026Rainbow Trout520Catchable (12-14 inches)
Jun 30, 2026Rainbow Trout520Catchable (12-14 inches)
Jun 17, 2026Coho Salmon112,000Fingerling (3-6 inches)
Jun 10, 2026Kokanee231,991Fingerling (3-6 inches)
Jun 2, 2026Rainbow Trout584Catchable (12-14 inches)
Jun 1, 2026Rainbow Trout334Catchable (12-14 inches)
May 19, 2026Rainbow Trout577Catchable (12-14 inches)

2025 Stocking

DateSpeciesFishSize
Jul 23, 2025Rainbow Trout656Catchable (12-14 inches)
Jun 24, 2025Rainbow Trout287Catchable (12-14 inches)
Jun 19, 2025Kokanee240,718Fry (0-3 inches)
Jun 19, 2025Coho Salmon180,923Fry (0-3 inches)
Jun 11, 2025Kokanee204,324Fingerling (3-6 inches)
Jun 10, 2025Rainbow Trout438Catchable (12-14 inches)
Jun 9, 2025Rainbow Trout584Catchable (12-14 inches)
May 14, 2025Rainbow Trout592Catchable (12-14 inches)

2024 Stocking

DateSpeciesFishSize
Aug 15, 2024Rainbow Trout589Catchable (6+ inches)
Jul 15, 2024Rainbow Trout1,036Catchable (6+ inches)
Jul 9, 2024Rainbow Trout257Catchable (6+ inches)
Jun 27, 2024Rainbow Trout257Catchable (6+ inches)
Jun 13, 2024Kokanee218,487Fry (0-3 inches)
Jun 13, 2024Coho Salmon129,753Fry (0-3 inches)
Jun 11, 2024Rainbow Trout220Catchable (6+ inches)
Jun 10, 2024Kokanee201,733Fingerling (3-6 inches)
Jun 4, 2024Rainbow Trout990Catchable (6+ inches)
May 20, 2024Rainbow Trout1,004Catchable (6+ inches)

Other Stocked Waters in Boise, Valley County

About This Data

Every row comes from the stocking information published by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, checked Oct 20, 2026. The agency lists this water as “North Fork Payette River”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.

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Stocking dates and places can change without notice; check with the agency before a trip. ReelTourney is not affiliated with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.