Devil Creek Reservoir fishing

Devil Creek Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Splake, and 1 more on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Yellow Perch. It is stocked about 4.7 times a year since 1970, most often in May and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon, and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and Yellow Perch, and dawn for Lake Trout.

Devil Creek Reservoir
Photo: makhtuz (Panoramio), via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Last stocked
October 7, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
267
Since 1970
Species stocked
7 (+3 also recorded)
Average size
6.2 in
Surface acres
123.5
Elevation
5,194 ft

Fish at Devil Creek Reservoir

7 stocked · 3 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 211 plants · last May 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 15, 2026 · avg 9.8 in · 211 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 36 plants · last May 13, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 13, 2025 · avg 3.1 in · 36 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 · 2 plants · last October 15, 1996 Best: dawn

Last stocked October 15, 1996 · 2 plants

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide
Splake Stocked · 2 plants · last November 1, 1996

Last stocked November 1, 1996 · avg 4.5 in · 2 plants

Splake species guide
Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last June 13, 1990 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked June 13, 1990 · avg 1.5 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

Devil Creek Reservoir in Oneida County is 123.6 acres. This typical southeast Idaho reservoir provides some of the best trout fishing in this region. It is stocked heavily with catchable-size rainbow trout. Most anglers fish from boats or on the bank around the dam for species including Kokanee, Largemouth Bass, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout. (idfg.idaho.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Devil Creek Reservoir is stocked

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

Edson Fichter Pond (37.5 mi), Bannock Reservoir (44.4 mi), and Montpelier Reservoir (52.8 mi) were stocked more recently. 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 1970

118,585

Fish stocked in 1971

46,480

Fish stocked in 1972

59,100

Fish stocked in 1973

58,715

Fish stocked in 1974

123,750

Fish stocked in 1975

51,770

Fish stocked in 1976

161,687

Fish stocked in 1977

64,175

Fish stocked in 1978

64,150

Fish stocked in 1979

66,800

Fish stocked in 1980

15,680

Fish stocked in 1981

24,565

Fish stocked in 1982

20,150

Fish stocked in 1983

19,994

Fish stocked in 1984

19,800

Fish stocked in 1985

20,010

Fish stocked in 1986

20,100

Fish stocked in 1987

20,050

Fish stocked in 1988

20,125

Fish stocked in 1989

36,870

Fish stocked in 1990

23,590

Fish stocked in 1991

26,825

Fish stocked in 1992

77,501

Fish stocked in 1993

65,464

Fish stocked in 1994

62,660

Fish stocked in 1995

68,464

Fish stocked in 1996

41,780

Fish stocked in 1997

34,535

Fish stocked in 1998

13,140

Fish stocked in 1999

4,125

Fish stocked in 2000

32,536

Fish stocked in 2001

111,413

Fish stocked in 2002

18,050

Fish stocked in 2003

42,864

Fish stocked in 2004

65,135

Fish stocked in 2005

38,703

Fish stocked in 2006

38,994

Fish stocked in 2007

10,942

Fish stocked in 2008

30,354

Fish stocked in 2009

24,226

Fish stocked in 2010

26,473

Fish stocked in 2011

25,068

Fish stocked in 2012

23,851

Fish stocked in 2013

27,392

Fish stocked in 2014

23,920

Fish stocked in 2015

20,740

Fish stocked in 2016

20,482

Fish stocked in 2017

23,119

Fish stocked in 2018

19,054

Fish stocked in 2019

24,726

Fish stocked in 2020

26,169

Fish stocked in 2021

35,965

Fish stocked in 2022

25,812

Fish stocked in 2023

26,839

Fish stocked in 2024

26,698

Fish stocked in 2025

31,443

Fish stocked in 2026

14,387

Stocking history

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 7, 2026Rainbow Trout7,000–report
May 15, 2026Rainbow Trout2,20113 inreport
May 4, 2026Rainbow Trout6,9964.5 inreport
March 17, 2026Rainbow Trout5,19013 inreport
November 14, 2025Rainbow Trout79013 inreport
October 21, 2025Rainbow Trout1,71013 inreport
September 5, 2025Rainbow Trout9,4324.5 inreport
September 5, 2025Rainbow Trout5,14313 inreport
May 29, 2025Rainbow Trout2,17013 inreport
May 13, 2025Kokanee Salmon7,0351.5 inreport
April 17, 2025Rainbow Trout5,163–report
September 30, 2024Rainbow Trout7,200–report
September 19, 2024Rainbow Trout5,15013 inreport
June 5, 2024Rainbow Trout2,16013 inreport
May 30, 2024Kokanee Salmon7,0381.5 inreport
April 22, 2024Rainbow Trout560–report
April 22, 2024Rainbow Trout4,59013 inreport
September 19, 2023Rainbow Trout1924.5 inreport
September 19, 2023Rainbow Trout7,120–report
September 18, 2023Rainbow Trout5,15013 inreport
June 12, 2023Kokanee Salmon7,0631.5 inreport
May 31, 2023Rainbow Trout2,16113 inreport
May 18, 2023Rainbow Trout45013 inreport
April 24, 2023Rainbow Trout4,70313 inreport
September 30, 2022Rainbow Trout8,100–report
September 19, 2022Rainbow Trout5,15213 inreport
May 31, 2022Kokanee Salmon3,5011.5 inreport
May 31, 2022Kokanee Salmon1,7504.5 inreport
May 19, 2022Rainbow Trout2,15913 inreport
April 19, 2022Rainbow Trout5,15013 inreport
October 21, 2021Rainbow Trout32013 inreport
October 5, 2021Rainbow Trout11,68013 inreport
September 20, 2021Rainbow Trout750–report
September 8, 2021Rainbow Trout9,6904.5 inreport
June 24, 2021Rainbow Trout472–report
June 22, 2021Rainbow Trout470–report
June 9, 2021Rainbow Trout2,16013 inreport
June 7, 2021Kokanee Salmon1,750–report
June 7, 2021Kokanee Salmon3,5231.5 inreport
May 5, 2021Rainbow Trout5,15013 inreport
October 19, 2020Rainbow Trout1,22013 inreport
September 16, 2020Rainbow Trout5,15713 inreport
September 10, 2020Rainbow Trout7,2044.5 inreport
May 20, 2020Kokanee Salmon5,2484.5 inreport
April 23, 2020Rainbow Trout4,20013 inreport
April 7, 2020Rainbow Trout3,14013 inreport
November 12, 2019Rainbow Trout3097 inreport
November 12, 2019Rainbow Trout30013 inreport
September 19, 2019Rainbow Trout5,15013 inreport
September 9, 2019Rainbow Trout7,629–report
June 26, 2019Kokanee Salmon7,0001.5 inreport
June 12, 2019Rainbow Trout2,17813 inreport
May 13, 2019Rainbow Trout2,16013 inreport
October 9, 2018Rainbow Trout2,16313 inreport
September 6, 2018Rainbow Trout4,5344.5 inreport
September 5, 2018Rainbow Trout4,8364.5 inreport
June 19, 2018Rainbow Trout2,16013 inreport
May 22, 2018Kokanee Salmon3,2011.5 inreport
May 8, 2018Rainbow Trout2,16013 inreport
September 21, 2017Rainbow Trout2,167–report
September 7, 2017Rainbow Trout9,130–report
June 15, 2017Rainbow Trout2,160–report
May 31, 2017Kokanee Salmon7,0024.5 inreport
May 11, 2017Rainbow Trout500–report
May 1, 2017Rainbow Trout2,160–report
September 21, 2016Rainbow Trout2,160–report
September 8, 2016Rainbow Trout7,008–report
July 7, 2016Rainbow Trout2,160–report
May 20, 2016Kokanee Salmon7,0041.5 inreport
May 12, 2016Rainbow Trout2,150–report
September 28, 2015Rainbow Trout2,159–report
September 8, 2015Rainbow Trout7,2604.5 inreport
June 8, 2015Kokanee Salmon7,0001.5 inreport
May 27, 2015Rainbow Trout4,321–report
September 16, 2014Rainbow Trout8,820–report
June 20, 2014Rainbow Trout3,459–report
May 29, 2014Kokanee Salmon7,0211.5 inreport
May 6, 2014Rainbow Trout4,620–report
September 10, 2013Rainbow Trout10,524–report
August 21, 2013Rainbow Trout2,393–report
June 11, 2013Rainbow Trout3,750–report
May 23, 2013Kokanee Salmon7,1501.5 inreport
May 14, 2013Rainbow Trout3,575–report
October 11, 2012Rainbow Trout4,1164.5 inreport
September 10, 2012Rainbow Trout5,375–report
May 29, 2012Kokanee Salmon7,0001.5 inreport
May 10, 2012Rainbow Trout7,360–report
September 15, 2011Rainbow Trout10,645–report
June 16, 2011Kokanee Salmon6,9834.5 inreport
May 10, 2011Rainbow Trout7,440–report
September 13, 2010Rainbow Trout7,7504.5 inreport
September 13, 2010Rainbow Trout3,562–report
June 15, 2010Rainbow Trout4,160–report
May 21, 2010Kokanee Salmon7,0014.5 inreport
May 10, 2010Rainbow Trout4,000–report
September 14, 2009Rainbow Trout10,660–report
May 26, 2009Kokanee Salmon6,0064.5 inreport
May 19, 2009Rainbow Trout7,560–report
September 25, 2008Rainbow Trout7,200–report
June 24, 2008Rainbow Trout3,600–report
May 22, 2008Kokanee Salmon6,9941.5 inreport
May 1, 2008Rainbow Trout1,800–report
April 29, 2008Rainbow Trout10,760–report
November 7, 2007Rainbow Trout7,052–report
May 30, 2007Rainbow Trout3,890–report
September 25, 2006Rainbow Trout8,400–report
August 24, 2006Rainbow Trout8,880–report
June 6, 2006Rainbow Trout3,264–report
May 30, 2006Kokanee Salmon9,4504.5 inreport
May 3, 2006Rainbow Trout9,000–report
October 17, 2005Rainbow Trout10,080–report
September 27, 2005Rainbow Trout11,000–report
May 19, 2005Kokanee Salmon7,0204.5 inreport
May 3, 2005Rainbow Trout7,590–report
April 22, 2005Rainbow Trout3,013–report
September 11, 2004Rainbow Trout7,860–report
September 8, 2004Rainbow Trout3,870–report
July 29, 2004Rainbow Trout40,900–report
July 1, 2004Rainbow Trout2,160–report
May 21, 2004Kokanee Salmon7,0954.5 inreport
April 7, 2004Rainbow Trout3,250–report
September 12, 2003Rainbow Trout10,590–report
July 18, 2003Rainbow Trout13,079–report
July 2, 2003Rainbow Trout10,045–report
May 29, 2003Kokanee Salmon4,9404.5 inreport
April 29, 2003Rainbow Trout3,410–report
April 10, 2003Rainbow Trout800–report
October 4, 2002Rainbow Trout6,5004.5 inreport
October 4, 2002Rainbow Trout3,680–report
September 23, 2002Rainbow Trout2,070–report
May 16, 2002Rainbow Trout5,800–report
October 2, 2001Rainbow Trout500–report
September 14, 2001Rainbow Trout7,3604.5 inreport
September 14, 2001Rainbow Trout3,250–report
September 6, 2001Rainbow Trout1,820–report
June 7, 2001Rainbow Trout6,300–report
May 14, 2001Kokanee Salmon85,6254.5 inreport
May 4, 2001Rainbow Trout3,360–report
April 17, 2001Rainbow Trout3,198–report
October 18, 2000Rainbow Trout1,3804.5 inreport
September 18, 2000Rainbow Trout4,320–report
September 18, 2000Rainbow Trout7,200–report
June 8, 2000Rainbow Trout4,000–report
May 8, 2000Kokanee Salmon7,5364.5 inreport
April 28, 2000Rainbow Trout8,100–report
June 1, 1999Rainbow Trout4,125–report
June 29, 1998Rainbow Trout3,200–report
June 19, 1998Kokanee Salmon3,5001.5 inreport
May 5, 1998Rainbow Trout3,200–report
April 15, 1998Rainbow Trout3,240–report
September 10, 1997Rainbow Trout6,4504.5 inreport
September 10, 1997Rainbow Trout4,050–report
June 20, 1997Rainbow Trout3,700–report
June 16, 1997Rainbow Trout4,200–report
May 9, 1997Kokanee Salmon9,3601.5 inreport
May 1, 1997Rainbow Trout3,575–report
April 17, 1997Rainbow Trout3,200–report
November 1, 1996Splake2,0004.5 inreport
October 15, 1996Lake Trout1,140–report
September 17, 1996Rainbow Trout7,5004.5 inreport
September 17, 1996Rainbow Trout3,840–report
June 20, 1996Rainbow Trout4,125–report
May 2, 1996Kokanee Salmon15,0754.5 inreport
April 30, 1996Rainbow Trout8,100–report
October 27, 1995Rainbow Trout2,850–report
August 29, 1995Rainbow Trout9,000–report
August 29, 1995Cutbow9,0101.5 inreport
August 29, 1995Cutbow9,0101.5 inreport
May 17, 1995Kokanee Salmon28,5951.5 inreport
May 15, 1995Rainbow Trout1,199–report
May 10, 1995Rainbow Trout8,800–report
October 13, 1994Rainbow Trout12,000–report
June 9, 1994Rainbow Trout4,370–report
May 9, 1994Kokanee Salmon28,2104.5 inreport
April 13, 1994Rainbow Trout18,080–report
October 14, 1993Rainbow Trout18,0004.5 inreport
October 14, 1993Rainbow Trout2,400–report
October 4, 1993Rainbow Trout4,980–report
September 29, 1993Splake1,4144.5 inreport
June 15, 1993Kokanee Salmon20,1604.5 inreport
May 3, 1993Rainbow Trout18,310–report
January 13, 1993Rainbow Trout200–report
October 21, 1992Lake Trout7,280–report
September 18, 1992Rainbow Trout3,825–report
September 17, 1992Rainbow Trout7,120–report
May 13, 1992Rainbow Trout1,758–report
May 11, 1992Kokanee Salmon19,9184.5 inreport
April 9, 1992Rainbow Trout18,000–report
March 7, 1992Rainbow Trout19,6004.5 inreport
July 10, 1991Rainbow Trout3,505–report
May 16, 1991Kokanee Salmon5,4004.5 inreport
March 20, 1991Rainbow Trout17,920–report
June 13, 1990Brook Trout5001.5 inreport
April 26, 1990Kokanee Salmon4,9804.5 inreport
April 12, 1990Rainbow Trout18,110–report
May 16, 1989Kokanee Salmon16,5004.5 inreport
May 1, 1989Rainbow Trout20,370–report
May 10, 1988Rainbow Trout20,125–report
May 12, 1987Rainbow Trout20,050–report
May 5, 1986Rainbow Trout20,100–report
May 6, 1985Rainbow Trout20,010–report
June 11, 1984Rainbow Trout3,000–report
May 8, 1984Rainbow Trout16,800–report
September 14, 1983Rainbow Trout394–report
May 12, 1983Rainbow Trout19,600–report
April 26, 1982Rainbow Trout20,150–report
July 6, 1981Rainbow Trout1,955–report
June 11, 1981Rainbow Trout2,730–report
April 29, 1981Rainbow Trout11,880–report
April 21, 1981Rainbow Trout8,000–report
April 16, 1980Rainbow Trout15,680–report
July 10, 1979Cutthroat Trout51,0001.5 inreport
May 2, 1979Rainbow Trout2,000–report
May 1, 1979Rainbow Trout4,800–report
April 30, 1979Rainbow Trout9,000–report
August 22, 1978Rainbow Trout2,530–report
May 15, 1978Cutthroat Trout50,4001.5 inreport
April 28, 1978Rainbow Trout4,080–report
April 26, 1978Rainbow Trout3,570–report
April 25, 1978Rainbow Trout3,570–report
May 20, 1977Cutthroat Trout51,2001.5 inreport
May 2, 1977Rainbow Trout6,975–report
April 27, 1977Rainbow Trout6,000–report
August 17, 1976Rainbow Trout5,040–report
July 22, 1976Cutthroat Trout111,6001.5 inreport
July 19, 1976Rainbow Trout1,607–report
May 28, 1976Rainbow Trout3,720–report
May 28, 1976Cutthroat Trout30,0001.5 inreport
May 14, 1976Rainbow Trout2,730–report
May 13, 1976Rainbow Trout3,120–report
May 12, 1976Rainbow Trout2,730–report
May 3, 1976Rainbow Trout1,140–report
July 30, 1975Rainbow Trout3,190–report
May 22, 1975Cutthroat Trout36,0001.5 inreport
May 5, 1975Rainbow Trout4,760–report
May 1, 1975Rainbow Trout7,820–report
July 11, 1974Rainbow Trout3,080–report
June 12, 1974Cutthroat Trout60,0001.5 inreport
May 20, 1974Cutthroat Trout51,0001.5 inreport
May 17, 1974Rainbow Trout5,320–report
April 17, 1974Rainbow Trout4,350–report
October 4, 1973Rainbow Trout18,8504.5 inreport
July 17, 1973Rainbow Trout3,640–report
June 4, 1973Cutthroat Trout21,0001.5 inreport
May 11, 1973Rainbow Trout3,675–report
May 9, 1973Rainbow Trout3,465–report
May 8, 1973Rainbow Trout3,465–report
May 4, 1973Rainbow Trout4,620–report
September 15, 1972Rainbow Trout900–report
July 14, 1972Rainbow Trout3,640–report
May 5, 1972Rainbow Trout4,180–report
May 4, 1972Cutthroat Trout39,0001.5 inreport
May 2, 1972Rainbow Trout4,480–report
May 1, 1972Rainbow Trout4,500–report
April 21, 1972Rainbow Trout2,400–report
September 9, 1971Rainbow Trout4,290–report
May 13, 1971Rainbow Trout3,000–report
May 11, 1971Rainbow Trout3,000–report
May 7, 1971Cutthroat Trout28,2001.5 inreport
May 6, 1971Rainbow Trout3,250–report
April 30, 1971Rainbow Trout3,375–report
April 28, 1971Rainbow Trout1,365–report
May 12, 1970Rainbow Trout1,360–report
May 8, 1970Cutthroat Trout105,0001.5 inreport
May 1, 1970Rainbow Trout4,725–report
April 30, 1970Rainbow Trout3,900–report
April 27, 1970Rainbow Trout3,600–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Malad City
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

A 124-acre reservoir visible from I-15 about 8 miles north of Malad City. Most anglers fish from boats or the bank around the dam. Boat ramp, dock and toilet; camping is a private fee area. The Forest Service lists no potable water, so bring your own.

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

About Devil Creek Reservoir

Photo of Devil Creek Reservoir
makhtuz (Panoramio), via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

Nearest lakes

Deep Creek Reservoir 6.4 mi last stocked March 19, 2026 Crowthers Reservoir 7 mi last stocked March 18, 2026 Edson Fichter Pond 37.5 mi last stocked September 18, 2026 Bannock Reservoir 44.4 mi last stocked September 15, 2026 Montpelier Reservoir 52.8 mi last stocked May 20, 2026

Public land at Devil Creek Reservoir

Devil Creek Reservoir is 1 mile outside the edge of Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

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

Common questions

What fish are at Devil Creek Reservoir?

Fishing Devil Creek Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 211 of 266 plants on record, ahead of Kokanee Salmon and 5 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 15, 2026, averaging 9.8 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked May 13, 2025, averaging 3.1 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked July 10, 1979, averaging 1.5 in. Cutbow was last stocked August 29, 1995, averaging 1.5 in. 3 more species are on the stocking report. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Yellow Perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Devil Creek Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked October 7, 2026. It is stocked about 4.7 times a year since 1970, most often in May and September.

How big are the fish stocked at Devil Creek Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 6.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.8 in. Kokanee Salmon average 3.1 in. Cutthroat Trout average 1.5 in. Cutbow average 1.5 in.

How do you get on Devil Creek Reservoir?

The nearest town is Malad City. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. A 124-acre reservoir visible from I-15 about 8 miles north of Malad City. Most anglers fish from boats or the bank around the dam. Boat ramp, dock and toilet; camping is a private fee area. The Forest Service lists no potable water, so bring your own.

Which lakes near Devil Creek Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Edson Fichter Pond (37.5 mi), Bannock Reservoir (44.4 mi), and Montpelier Reservoir (52.8 mi) were stocked more recently. 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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