Deep Creek Reservoir fishing

Deep Creek Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Lake Trout, Kokanee Salmon, and Cutbow on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about 3.1 times a year since 1968, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon, and Largemouth Bass and dawn for Lake Trout.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
October 30, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
181
Since 1968
Species stocked
5 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
6.1 in
Surface acres
162.7
Elevation
5,167 ft

Fish at Deep Creek Reservoir

5 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 156 plants · last March 19, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked March 19, 2026 · avg 9.7 in · 156 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last October 26, 1979

Last stocked October 26, 1979 · avg 1.7 in · 14 plants

Cutthroat Trout species guide
Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 7 plants · last May 20, 1999 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 20, 1999 · avg 3.2 in · 7 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Kokanee Salmon species guide
Cutbow Stocked · 2 plants · last August 29, 1995

Last stocked August 29, 1995 · avg 1.5 in · 2 plants

Cutbow species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last October 24, 1992 Best: dawn

Last stocked October 24, 1992 · 1 plant

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide

Deep Creek Reservoir in Oneida County is 162.7 acres. Anglers can target Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Largemouth Bass, which are Recommended Game Fish. Rainbow Trout - Triploid are stocked, for example, 501 Catchable (6+ inches) were stocked on 2026/03/19 and 1,269 Catchable (12-14 inches) on 2025/11/17. Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides were observed in surveys in 2002. (idfg.idaho.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Deep Creek Reservoir is stocked

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

Devil Creek Reservoir (6.4 mi), Edson Fichter Pond (44 mi), Bannock Reservoir (50.8 mi), and Montpelier Reservoir (51.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Devil Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Lake Trout, and Cutbow, Edson Fichter Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Bannock Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon, and Montpelier Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Kokanee Salmon.

Fish stocked in 1968

89,038

Fish stocked in 1969

68,985

Fish stocked in 1970

78,162

Fish stocked in 1971

84,410

Fish stocked in 1972

71,680

Fish stocked in 1973

61,595

Fish stocked in 1974

132,785

Fish stocked in 1975

54,225

Fish stocked in 1976

56,497

Fish stocked in 1977

27,220

Fish stocked in 1978

38,990

Fish stocked in 1979

33,149

Fish stocked in 1980

15,680

Fish stocked in 1981

23,300

Fish stocked in 1982

20,935

Fish stocked in 1983

20,300

Fish stocked in 1984

19,800

Fish stocked in 1985

20,590

Fish stocked in 1986

20,160

Fish stocked in 1987

20,025

Fish stocked in 1988

20,010

Fish stocked in 1989

20,832

Fish stocked in 1990

17,940

Fish stocked in 1991

15,000

Fish stocked in 1992

47,230

Fish stocked in 1993

81,670

Fish stocked in 1994

78,735

Fish stocked in 1995

66,234

Fish stocked in 1996

27,515

Fish stocked in 1997

21,700

Fish stocked in 1998

12,500

Fish stocked in 1999

21,720

Fish stocked in 2000

4,970

Fish stocked in 2001

15,930

Fish stocked in 2002

9,695

Fish stocked in 2003

14,425

Fish stocked in 2004

21,087

Fish stocked in 2005

22,703

Fish stocked in 2006

28,880

Fish stocked in 2007

19,090

Fish stocked in 2008

17,240

Fish stocked in 2009

18,445

Fish stocked in 2010

19,405

Fish stocked in 2011

16,900

Fish stocked in 2012

17,907

Fish stocked in 2013

24,697

Fish stocked in 2014

14,298

Fish stocked in 2015

12,718

Fish stocked in 2016

7,995

Fish stocked in 2017

7,042

Fish stocked in 2018

7,980

Fish stocked in 2019

4,991

Fish stocked in 2020

2,000

Fish stocked in 2021

1,000

Fish stocked in 2022

2,004

Fish stocked in 2023

2,000

Fish stocked in 2024

1,500

Fish stocked in 2025

2,288

Fish stocked in 2026

501

Stocking history

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 30, 2026Rainbow Trout50113 inreport
March 19, 2026Rainbow Trout501–report
November 17, 2025Rainbow Trout534–report
November 17, 2025Rainbow Trout1,26913 inreport
April 16, 2025Rainbow Trout485–report
September 18, 2024Rainbow Trout50013 inreport
May 6, 2024Rainbow Trout25–report
May 6, 2024Rainbow Trout97513 inreport
September 18, 2023Rainbow Trout1,00013 inreport
May 18, 2023Rainbow Trout9013 inreport
May 3, 2023Rainbow Trout91013 inreport
September 19, 2022Rainbow Trout1,00013 inreport
May 10, 2022Rainbow Trout1,00413 inreport
May 24, 2021Rainbow Trout1,00013 inreport
September 17, 2020Rainbow Trout1,00013 inreport
April 6, 2020Rainbow Trout1,00013 inreport
September 24, 2019Rainbow Trout1,00013 inreport
May 2, 2019Rainbow Trout3,99113 inreport
October 11, 2018Rainbow Trout1,52613 inreport
October 9, 2018Rainbow Trout2,46413 inreport
May 18, 2018Rainbow Trout3,99013 inreport
September 26, 2017Rainbow Trout4,042–report
May 10, 2017Rainbow Trout3,000–report
September 23, 2016Rainbow Trout4,000–report
May 19, 2016Rainbow Trout3,995–report
September 30, 2015Rainbow Trout3,978–report
May 27, 2015Rainbow Trout4,048–report
April 8, 2015Rainbow Trout4,6921.5 inreport
September 16, 2014Rainbow Trout6,968–report
June 24, 2014Rainbow Trout400–report
May 6, 2014Rainbow Trout6,930–report
October 4, 2013Rainbow Trout999–report
September 10, 2013Rainbow Trout6,660–report
June 25, 2013Rainbow Trout9,9001.5 inreport
June 17, 2013Rainbow Trout400–report
May 14, 2013Rainbow Trout6,738–report
October 11, 2012Rainbow Trout2,1074.5 inreport
September 10, 2012Rainbow Trout7,000–report
May 10, 2012Rainbow Trout7,040–report
March 27, 2012Rainbow Trout1,7604.5 inreport
September 15, 2011Rainbow Trout7,600–report
May 10, 2011Rainbow Trout9,300–report
September 13, 2010Rainbow Trout9,405–report
May 10, 2010Rainbow Trout10,000–report
September 14, 2009Rainbow Trout9,085–report
May 19, 2009Rainbow Trout9,360–report
September 25, 2008Rainbow Trout9,240–report
April 29, 2008Rainbow Trout8,000–report
November 7, 2007Rainbow Trout9,100–report
May 11, 2007Rainbow Trout9,990–report
September 25, 2006Rainbow Trout9,600–report
August 24, 2006Rainbow Trout6,480–report
May 3, 2006Rainbow Trout12,800–report
September 27, 2005Rainbow Trout8,800–report
May 3, 2005Rainbow Trout10,890–report
April 19, 2005Rainbow Trout3,013–report
September 22, 2004Rainbow Trout11,837–report
April 7, 2004Rainbow Trout9,250–report
July 2, 2003Rainbow Trout5,125–report
April 29, 2003Rainbow Trout9,300–report
May 16, 2002Rainbow Trout1,595–report
May 6, 2002Rainbow Trout8,100–report
October 18, 2001Rainbow Trout4,625–report
September 5, 2001Rainbow Trout1,750–report
May 4, 2001Rainbow Trout9,555–report
May 5, 2000Rainbow Trout650–report
April 28, 2000Rainbow Trout4,320–report
September 13, 1999Rainbow Trout4,000–report
June 1, 1999Rainbow Trout7,920–report
May 27, 1999Rainbow Trout800–report
May 20, 1999Kokanee Salmon9,0004.5 inreport
June 19, 1998Kokanee Salmon4,5001.5 inreport
May 5, 1998Rainbow Trout8,000–report
October 23, 1997Rainbow Trout4,150–report
May 9, 1997Kokanee Salmon7,8001.5 inreport
May 1, 1997Rainbow Trout9,750–report
September 17, 1996Rainbow Trout2,880–report
May 2, 1996Kokanee Salmon18,4254.5 inreport
April 30, 1996Rainbow Trout6,210–report
August 29, 1995Rainbow Trout7,500–report
August 29, 1995Cutbow6,9961.5 inreport
August 29, 1995Cutbow6,9961.5 inreport
May 17, 1995Kokanee Salmon37,2401.5 inreport
May 15, 1995Rainbow Trout902–report
May 10, 1995Rainbow Trout6,600–report
October 18, 1994Rainbow Trout2,700–report
October 13, 1994Rainbow Trout9,000–report
June 8, 1994Rainbow Trout15,0004.5 inreport
May 9, 1994Kokanee Salmon36,8554.5 inreport
April 12, 1994Rainbow Trout15,180–report
October 14, 1993Rainbow Trout30,0004.5 inreport
June 15, 1993Kokanee Salmon36,5404.5 inreport
May 3, 1993Rainbow Trout15,1304.5 inreport
October 24, 1992Lake Trout4,232–report
April 9, 1992Rainbow Trout14,998–report
March 7, 1992Rainbow Trout28,0004.5 inreport
April 8, 1991Rainbow Trout15,000–report
April 30, 1990Rainbow Trout17,940–report
May 1, 1989Rainbow Trout20,832–report
May 9, 1988Rainbow Trout20,010–report
May 12, 1987Rainbow Trout20,025–report
May 5, 1986Rainbow Trout20,160–report
April 26, 1985Rainbow Trout20,590–report
June 12, 1984Rainbow Trout3,000–report
May 8, 1984Rainbow Trout16,800–report
May 16, 1983Rainbow Trout20,300–report
April 29, 1982Rainbow Trout6,760–report
April 28, 1982Rainbow Trout14,175–report
June 12, 1981Rainbow Trout2,600–report
April 23, 1981Rainbow Trout14,700–report
April 21, 1981Rainbow Trout6,000–report
April 16, 1980Rainbow Trout15,680–report
October 26, 1979Cutthroat Trout2,6494.5 inreport
July 10, 1979Cutthroat Trout15,0001.5 inreport
May 3, 1979Rainbow Trout8,700–report
May 2, 1979Rainbow Trout4,800–report
May 1, 1979Rainbow Trout2,000–report
August 14, 1978Rainbow Trout3,000–report
May 15, 1978Cutthroat Trout25,2001.5 inreport
May 2, 1978Rainbow Trout3,480–report
May 1, 1978Rainbow Trout7,310–report
May 20, 1977Cutthroat Trout16,0001.5 inreport
April 26, 1977Rainbow Trout8,490–report
April 25, 1977Rainbow Trout2,730–report
August 18, 1976Rainbow Trout1,680–report
July 19, 1976Rainbow Trout1,607–report
May 28, 1976Cutthroat Trout36,0001.5 inreport
May 27, 1976Rainbow Trout3,720–report
May 14, 1976Rainbow Trout3,120–report
May 13, 1976Rainbow Trout2,730–report
May 11, 1976Rainbow Trout3,250–report
May 10, 1976Rainbow Trout3,250–report
May 3, 1976Rainbow Trout1,140–report
July 31, 1975Rainbow Trout2,625–report
May 22, 1975Cutthroat Trout39,0001.5 inreport
April 29, 1975Rainbow Trout4,680–report
April 23, 1975Rainbow Trout3,850–report
April 21, 1975Rainbow Trout4,070–report
September 27, 1974Rainbow Trout2,800–report
July 17, 1974Rainbow Trout3,125–report
June 12, 1974Cutthroat Trout60,0001.5 inreport
May 20, 1974Cutthroat Trout60,0001.5 inreport
May 15, 1974Rainbow Trout4,760–report
April 16, 1974Rainbow Trout2,100–report
September 25, 1973Rainbow Trout15,9504.5 inreport
June 4, 1973Cutthroat Trout33,0001.5 inreport
May 16, 1973Rainbow Trout5,400–report
May 14, 1973Rainbow Trout2,940–report
May 7, 1973Rainbow Trout3,465–report
May 2, 1973Rainbow Trout840–report
May 30, 1972Cutthroat Trout56,1001.5 inreport
May 9, 1972Rainbow Trout4,480–report
April 28, 1972Rainbow Trout4,500–report
April 27, 1972Rainbow Trout4,200–report
April 20, 1972Rainbow Trout2,400–report
May 10, 1971Cutthroat Trout69,0001.5 inreport
May 4, 1971Rainbow Trout3,125–report
April 28, 1971Rainbow Trout5,000–report
April 27, 1971Rainbow Trout1,365–report
April 26, 1971Rainbow Trout4,100–report
April 23, 1971Rainbow Trout1,820–report
May 8, 1970Cutthroat Trout60,0001.5 inreport
April 24, 1970Rainbow Trout3,750–report
April 23, 1970Rainbow Trout3,300–report
April 22, 1970Rainbow Trout3,300–report
April 1, 1970Rainbow Trout3,300–report
March 31, 1970Rainbow Trout2,280–report
March 30, 1970Rainbow Trout2,232–report
July 25, 1969Rainbow Trout3,630–report
July 1, 1969Rainbow Trout1,720–report
May 16, 1969Cutthroat Trout52,4001.5 inreport
April 30, 1969Rainbow Trout1,700–report
April 23, 1969Rainbow Trout3,190–report
April 22, 1969Rainbow Trout3,045–report
April 21, 1969Rainbow Trout3,300–report
July 18, 1968Rainbow Trout2,420–report
June 25, 1968Rainbow Trout2,205–report
May 15, 1968Cutthroat Trout76,8001.5 inreport
May 7, 1968Rainbow Trout2,153–report
April 30, 1968Rainbow Trout2,730–report
April 26, 1968Rainbow Trout2,730–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Malad City
Facilities
restrooms, camping

A 163-acre reservoir east of Malad City, privately owned by the Deep Creek Canal Company, whose access rules keep watercraft off the water. IDFG lists a campground and toilet at the site.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Idaho Department of Fish and Game before you go.

Nearest lakes

Crowthers Reservoir 4.4 mi last stocked March 18, 2026 Devil Creek Reservoir 6.4 mi last stocked May 15, 2026 Edson Fichter Pond 44 mi last stocked September 18, 2026 Bannock Reservoir 50.8 mi last stocked September 15, 2026 Montpelier Reservoir 51.9 mi last stocked May 20, 2026

Public land at Deep Creek Reservoir

Deep Creek Reservoir is 0.1 miles outside the edge of Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Deep Creek Reservoir?

Fishing Deep Creek Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 156 of 180 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout and 3 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 19, 2026, averaging 9.7 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked October 26, 1979, averaging 1.7 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked May 20, 1999, averaging 3.2 in. Cutbow was last stocked August 29, 1995, averaging 1.5 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Largemouth Bass is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Deep Creek Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked October 30, 2026. It is stocked about 3.1 times a year since 1968, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Deep Creek Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 6.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.7 in. Cutthroat Trout average 1.7 in. Kokanee Salmon average 3.2 in. Cutbow average 1.5 in.

How do you get on Deep Creek Reservoir?

The nearest town is Malad City. Facilities include restrooms and camping. A 163-acre reservoir east of Malad City, privately owned by the Deep Creek Canal Company, whose access rules keep watercraft off the water. IDFG lists a campground and toilet at the site.

Which lakes near Deep Creek Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Devil Creek Reservoir (6.4 mi), Edson Fichter Pond (44 mi), Bannock Reservoir (50.8 mi), and Montpelier Reservoir (51.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Devil Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Lake Trout, and Cutbow, Edson Fichter Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Bannock Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon, and Montpelier Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Kokanee Salmon.

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