🐟 What fish can you catch in Pocatello?

Most commonly caught species around Pocatello , ID : Rainbow trout - 701 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 374 reported catches Brown trout - 104 reported catches Largemouth bass - 74 reported catches Mirror carp - 67 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Pocatello fishing reports?

The latest Pocatello , ID fishing reports are: @kadenserr reported a nice Smallmouth bass at McTucker Creek . @Garrett121 reported a nice Mirror carp . @Garrett121 reported a nice Mirror carp . @jameshansen8463 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Edson Fichter Pond . @brichristiansen reported a nice Arctic grayling at Edson Fichter Pond . .

Fishing in Pocatello, ID

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Pocatello, Idaho?

Anglers in Pocatello , ID recommend these top fishing spots: Snake River (Palisades Res. - American Falls Res.) , American Falls Reservoir , Edson Fichter Pond , Portneuf Wellness Lake , Portneuf River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Pocatello?

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Q: What's the biggest Brown trout caught in Pocatello?

The biggest Brown trout (by length) reported in Pocatello , ID was a 8 ft / 10.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tlabrouche at Portneuf River on June 8, 2020 .

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Top fish species in Pocatello

Latest Pocatello fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

McTucker Creek

4 in · 5 oz

Mirror carp

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Mirror carp

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Rainbow trout

Edson Fichter Pond

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Arctic grayling

Edson Fichter Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Edson Fichter Pond

length · weight

Rainbow trout

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Snake River (American Falls Res. - Lake Walcott)

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Smallmouth bass

Snake River (American Falls Res. - Lake Walcott)

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Smallmouth bass

Snake River (American Falls Res. - Lake Walcott)

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Fishing regulations in Pocatello

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Idaho can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Rainbow trout as of May 13th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Daily bag limits apply to all waters of the Southeast Region except as modified in Southeast Region Special Rule Waters. The possession limit is 3-times the daily bag limit.All waters open all year except as modified in Southeast Region Special Rule WatersFor more information please see https://idfg.idaho.gov/rules/fish p 31-32

Special Rule Waters for the Southeast Region

American Falls ReservoirBass limit is 2, any sizeBear Lake

From the mouth of St. Charles Creek (Little Creek) for a radius of 300 yards into the lake is closed to fishing from April 16 through June 30
Not more than 2 baited hooks, flies, or lures per line
One line only when ice fishing. Two lines permitted when ice fishing with a two-pole permit
Trout limit is 2
Cisco limit is 30; dip-netting permitted January 1 through February 15. Dip nets may not exceed 18 inches in any dimension. Any size hole may be cut through the ice to catch cisco
Whitefish limit is 10

Bear RiverSection: From the Utah state line upstream to Oneida Narrows Dam

Trout limit is 2, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout
Bass limit is 6, any size

Section: From the confluence with Oneida Narrows Reservoir upstream to the Wyoming state line

Trout limit is 6, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout

Bear River tributaries (all tributaries including the Cub River and Thomas Fork Bear River)

Trout limit is 6, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout

Blackfoot Reservoir

Trout limit is 6, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout No size, bag, or possession limits on bass

Blackfoot River and tributariesSection: From the confluence with the Snake River upstream to Blackfoot Dam (Government Dam)

Southeast Region general rules apply
Upstream from Blackfoot Reservoir (includes: Diamond Creek, Lanes Creek, Slug Creek and tributaries)
December 1 through June 30 - closed to fishing
July 1 through November 30 - trout limit is 6, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout, no bait allowed, barbless hooks required

Chesterfield Reservoir

Trout limit is 2

Condie Reservoir

Bass limit is 2, none under 20 inches

Daniels Reservoir

Trout limit is 2, none under 20 inches
One line only when ice fishing
No bait allowed, barbless hooks required

Deep Creek Reservoir

Trout limit is 6, only 2 may be Cutthroat Trout No size, bag or possession limits on Bass

Fish Haven CreekSection: From the confluence with Bear Lake upstream to the Caribou-Targhee National Forest boundary

December 1 through June 30 - closed to fishing
July 1 through November 30 - Southeast Region general rules apply

Section: Fish Haven Creek upstream of the Caribou- Targhee National Forest boundary

Southeast Region general rules apply

First Creek (tributary to Deep Creek Reservoir)

December 1 through June 14 - closed to fishing
June 15 through November 30 - Southeast Region general rules apply

Fort Hall Indian Reservation

contact Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Office
Phone: (208) 236-1137
https://www.sbtribes.com/fish-and-game/

Glendale Reservoir

Bass limit is 2, none under 16 inches

Little Blackfoot River and tributaries

Trout limit is 6, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout

McCoy Creek and tributaries

Trout limit is 6, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout Montpelier Reservoir - Electric motors only

Oneida Narrows Reservoir

Walleye limit is 6
Bass limit is 6, any size

Portneuf RiverSection: From above the East Main Street bridge in Lava Hot Springs upstream to Chesterfield ReservoirDecember 1 through Friday before Memorial Day weekend

trout limit is 0
catch-and-release
no bait allowed
barbless hooks required

Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through November 30

trout limit is 6
no harvest of Cutthroat Trout

Section: From the Fort Hall Indian Reservation boundary upstream to the East Main Street bridge in Lava Hot Springs

Southeast Region general rules apply

All sections within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation

contact Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Office
Phone: (208) 236-1137
https://www.sbtribes.com/fish-and-game/

St. Charles CreekSection: St. Charles Creek (including both lower forks) upstream tothe Caribou-Targhee National Forest boundaryDecember 1 through June 30

closed to fishing

July 1 through November 30

Southeast Region general rules apply

Section: St. Charles Creek upstream of Caribou- Targhee National Forest boundary

Southeast Region general rules apply

Snake RiverSection: From the downstream side of the Gifford Springs boat fishing zone (western boundary in Minnidoka NWR) upstream to Eagle Rock

Bass limit is 2, any size
Trout limit is 6, only 2 may be Cutthroat Trout

Section: From Eagle Rock upstream to American Falls DamOctober 16 – Friday before Memorial Day weekend

trout limit is 0, catch-and-release

Saturday of Memorial Day weekend – October 15

trout limit is 2

Section: From American Falls Reservoir upstream to Gem Lake dam

Trout limit is 6
only 2 may be Cutthroat Trout Bass limit is 2
any size

Springfield Reservoir

Trout limit is 2
none under 20 inches
One line only when ice fishing
No bait allowed
barbless hooks required

Treasureton Reservoir

Trout limit is 2
none under 20 inches
No size, bag or possession limits on bass One line only when ice fishing
No bait allowed
barbless hooks required

Twenty-Four Mile Reservoir

No motors
Trout limit is 2
none under 20 inches
One line only when ice fishing
No bait allowed
barbless hooks required

For more information please see https://idfg.idaho.gov/rules/fish

Trout includes Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and trout hybrids (e.g. Tiger Trout).

• Trout limit is 6, all species combined

• In rivers and streams, only 2 of the 6 trout may be Cutthroat Trout

Does not include Brook Trout which are listed separately

For more information please see https://idfg.idaho.gov/rules/fish

Excellent

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Special Rule Waters for the Southeast Region

American Falls ReservoirBass limit is 2, any sizeBear Lake

From the mouth of St. Charles Creek (Little Creek) for a radius of 300 yards into the lake is closed to fishing from April 16 through June 30
Not more than 2 baited hooks, flies, or lures per line
One line only when ice fishing. Two lines permitted when ice fishing with a two-pole permit
Trout limit is 2
Cisco limit is 30; dip-netting permitted January 1 through February 15. Dip nets may not exceed 18 inches in any dimension. Any size hole may be cut through the ice to catch cisco
Whitefish limit is 10

Bear RiverSection: From the Utah state line upstream to Oneida Narrows Dam

Trout limit is 2, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout
Bass limit is 6, any size

Section: From the confluence with Oneida Narrows Reservoir upstream to the Wyoming state line

Trout limit is 6, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout

Bear River tributaries (all tributaries including the Cub River and Thomas Fork Bear River)

Trout limit is 6, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout

Blackfoot Reservoir

Trout limit is 6, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout No size, bag, or possession limits on bass

Blackfoot River and tributariesSection: From the confluence with the Snake River upstream to Blackfoot Dam (Government Dam)

Southeast Region general rules apply
Upstream from Blackfoot Reservoir (includes: Diamond Creek, Lanes Creek, Slug Creek and tributaries)
December 1 through June 30 - closed to fishing
July 1 through November 30 - trout limit is 6, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout, no bait allowed, barbless hooks required

Chesterfield Reservoir

Trout limit is 2

Condie Reservoir

Bass limit is 2, none under 20 inches

Daniels Reservoir

Trout limit is 2, none under 20 inches
One line only when ice fishing
No bait allowed, barbless hooks required

Deep Creek Reservoir

Trout limit is 6, only 2 may be Cutthroat Trout No size, bag or possession limits on Bass

Fish Haven CreekSection: From the confluence with Bear Lake upstream to the Caribou-Targhee National Forest boundary

December 1 through June 30 - closed to fishing
July 1 through November 30 - Southeast Region general rules apply

Section: Fish Haven Creek upstream of the Caribou- Targhee National Forest boundary

Southeast Region general rules apply

First Creek (tributary to Deep Creek Reservoir)

December 1 through June 14 - closed to fishing
June 15 through November 30 - Southeast Region general rules apply

Fort Hall Indian Reservation

contact Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Office
Phone: (208) 236-1137
https://www.sbtribes.com/fish-and-game/

Glendale Reservoir

Bass limit is 2, none under 16 inches

Little Blackfoot River and tributaries

Trout limit is 6, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout

McCoy Creek and tributaries

Trout limit is 6, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout Montpelier Reservoir - Electric motors only

Oneida Narrows Reservoir

Walleye limit is 6
Bass limit is 6, any size

Portneuf RiverSection: From above the East Main Street bridge in Lava Hot Springs upstream to Chesterfield ReservoirDecember 1 through Friday before Memorial Day weekend

trout limit is 0
catch-and-release
no bait allowed
barbless hooks required

Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through November 30

trout limit is 6
no harvest of Cutthroat Trout

Section: From the Fort Hall Indian Reservation boundary upstream to the East Main Street bridge in Lava Hot Springs

Southeast Region general rules apply

All sections within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation

contact Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Office
Phone: (208) 236-1137
https://www.sbtribes.com/fish-and-game/

St. Charles CreekSection: St. Charles Creek (including both lower forks) upstream tothe Caribou-Targhee National Forest boundaryDecember 1 through June 30

closed to fishing

July 1 through November 30

Southeast Region general rules apply

Section: St. Charles Creek upstream of Caribou- Targhee National Forest boundary

Southeast Region general rules apply

Snake RiverSection: From the downstream side of the Gifford Springs boat fishing zone (western boundary in Minnidoka NWR) upstream to Eagle Rock

Bass limit is 2, any size
Trout limit is 6, only 2 may be Cutthroat Trout

Section: From Eagle Rock upstream to American Falls DamOctober 16 – Friday before Memorial Day weekend

trout limit is 0, catch-and-release

Saturday of Memorial Day weekend – October 15

trout limit is 2

Section: From American Falls Reservoir upstream to Gem Lake dam

Trout limit is 6
only 2 may be Cutthroat Trout Bass limit is 2
any size

Springfield Reservoir

Trout limit is 2
none under 20 inches
One line only when ice fishing
No bait allowed
barbless hooks required

Treasureton Reservoir

Trout limit is 2
none under 20 inches
No size, bag or possession limits on bass One line only when ice fishing
No bait allowed
barbless hooks required

Twenty-Four Mile Reservoir

No motors
Trout limit is 2
none under 20 inches
One line only when ice fishing
No bait allowed
barbless hooks required

For more information please see https://idfg.idaho.gov/rules/fish

Regulations for

42°52′20.6″N 112°27′52.6″W

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FAQ about Pocatello fishing

Anglers in Pocatello, ID recommend these top fishing spots: Snake River (Palisades Res. - American Falls Res.), American Falls Reservoir, Edson Fichter Pond, Portneuf Wellness Lake, and Portneuf River.

Most commonly caught species around Pocatello, ID:

Rainbow trout - 701 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 374 reported catches
Brown trout - 104 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 74 reported catches
Mirror carp - 67 reported catches

The latest Pocatello, ID fishing reports are:

@kadenserr reported a nice Smallmouth bass at McTucker Creek.
@Garrett121 reported a nice Mirror carp.
@Garrett121 reported a nice Mirror carp.
@jameshansen8463 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Edson Fichter Pond.
@brichristiansen reported a nice Arctic grayling at Edson Fichter Pond.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Pocatello, ID. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Rainbow trout (by length) reported in Pocatello, ID was a 6 ft / 6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Pyro78dj at McTucker Creek on November 9, 2019.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Pocatello, ID was a 2 ft / 7 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Brobasshunter67 at American Falls Reservoir on May 10, 2025.

The biggest Brown trout (by length) reported in Pocatello, ID was a 8 ft / 10.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tlabrouche at Portneuf River on June 8, 2020.