Payette Lake Fishing and Stocking
Valley County, Idaho. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game lists 7 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Kokanee and Rainbow Trout), the most recent on Aug 5, 2026. Stocked in May, June, July and August in two or more years.
2026 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,030 | Catchable (12-14 inches) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 5,016 | Catchable (12-14 inches) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Kokanee | 15,093 | Fingerling (3-6 inches) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Kokanee | 114,706 | Fry (0-3 inches) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 251 | Catchable (12-14 inches) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,841 | Catchable (12-14 inches) |
| May 14, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 4,978 | Catchable (12-14 inches) |
2025 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 5,005 | Catchable (12-14 inches) |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 4,970 | Catchable (12-14 inches) |
| May 22, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 4,956 | Catchable (12-14 inches) |
2024 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,790 | Fry (0-3 inches) |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 648 | Fingerling (3-6 inches) |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,685 | Catchable (12-14 inches) |
| May 20, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 11,316 | Catchable (12-14 inches) |
Other Stocked Waters in 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 “Payette Lake”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.
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