Dierkes Lake fishing

Dierkes Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Channel Catfish on the stocking report. Also recorded: Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Crappie, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, and 1 more. It is stocked about 3.8 times a year since 1970, most often in March and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Common Carp, dusk and night for Channel Catfish and Brown Bullhead, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and Yellow Perch.

Dierkes Lake
Photo: Chanilim714 (Panoramio), via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Last stocked
September 8, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
217
Since 1970
Species stocked
3 (+7 also recorded)
Average size
8.3 in
Surface acres
24.1
Elevation
3,556 ft

Fish at Dierkes Lake

3 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 205 plants · last September 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked September 8, 2026 · avg 9.6 in · 205 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 9 plants · last July 27, 2011 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked July 27, 2011 · avg 4.5 in · 9 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last July 30, 1975 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked July 30, 1975 · avg 1.5 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide

Dierkes Lake, a 24.1-acre body of water in Twin Falls County, is conveniently located within Shoshone Falls Park. It offers fishing for recommended species like Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout. The lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and is noted for being resistant to southern Idaho's cyclical droughts, making it a reliable fishing spot. The park provides amenities including fishing docks, picnic areas, and a swim beach. (idfg.idaho.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Dierkes Lake is stocked

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 10 years between 1970 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1970

7,095

Fish stocked in 1971

32,727

Fish stocked in 1972

910

Fish stocked in 1973

1,550

Fish stocked in 1975

1,764

Fish stocked in 1976

2,200

Fish stocked in 1978

770

Fish stocked in 1979

1,050

Fish stocked in 1980

840

Fish stocked in 1985

100

Fish stocked in 1990

7,580

Fish stocked in 1991

7,667

Fish stocked in 1992

10,120

Fish stocked in 1993

9,858

Fish stocked in 1994

8,095

Fish stocked in 1995

8,000

Fish stocked in 1996

8,750

Fish stocked in 1997

9,661

Fish stocked in 1998

9,000

Fish stocked in 1999

8,800

Fish stocked in 2000

8,145

Fish stocked in 2001

8,072

Fish stocked in 2002

35,728

Fish stocked in 2003

23,702

Fish stocked in 2004

12,643

Fish stocked in 2005

13,290

Fish stocked in 2006

7,022

Fish stocked in 2007

8,215

Fish stocked in 2008

7,515

Fish stocked in 2009

13,588

Fish stocked in 2010

8,849

Fish stocked in 2011

9,377

Fish stocked in 2012

6,828

Fish stocked in 2013

12,607

Fish stocked in 2014

7,487

Fish stocked in 2015

8,376

Fish stocked in 2016

6,667

Fish stocked in 2017

7,791

Fish stocked in 2018

11,341

Fish stocked in 2019

14,517

Fish stocked in 2020

24,094

Fish stocked in 2021

14,820

Fish stocked in 2022

11,165

Fish stocked in 2023

10,983

Fish stocked in 2024

12,434

Fish stocked in 2025

11,056

Fish stocked in 2026

11,536

Stocking history

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 8, 2026Rainbow Trout4,56013 inreport
April 8, 2026Rainbow Trout12513 inreport
April 8, 2026Rainbow Trout4,30113 inreport
March 11, 2026Rainbow Trout2,550–report
August 26, 2025Rainbow Trout475–report
August 15, 2025Rainbow Trout4,03213 inreport
May 6, 2025Rainbow Trout4,031–report
April 16, 2025Rainbow Trout2,518–report
September 13, 2024Rainbow Trout4,560–report
May 9, 2024Rainbow Trout150–report
May 9, 2024Rainbow Trout4,72513 inreport
May 9, 2024Rainbow Trout150–report
April 4, 2024Rainbow Trout2,849–report
September 7, 2023Rainbow Trout4,483–report
April 25, 2023Rainbow Trout2,000–report
April 24, 2023Rainbow Trout2,000–report
April 11, 2023Rainbow Trout2,500–report
September 13, 2022Rainbow Trout4,500–report
May 4, 2022Rainbow Trout3,995–report
April 21, 2022Rainbow Trout767 inreport
April 12, 2022Rainbow Trout2,594–report
September 7, 2021Rainbow Trout4,500–report
May 4, 2021Rainbow Trout2,021–report
May 3, 2021Rainbow Trout2,079–report
April 8, 2021Rainbow Trout2,860–report
March 25, 2021Rainbow Trout3,36013 inreport
October 23, 2020Rainbow Trout2,990–report
October 23, 2020–4,624–report
September 9, 2020Rainbow Trout9313 inreport
September 9, 2020Rainbow Trout4,505–report
May 5, 2020Rainbow Trout4,050–report
April 2, 2020Rainbow Trout2,49613 inreport
April 2, 2020–5,236–report
April 1, 2020Rainbow Trout10013 inreport
October 15, 2019Rainbow Trout2,25713 inreport
September 19, 2019Rainbow Trout4,760–report
September 4, 2019Rainbow Trout13813 inreport
May 14, 2019Rainbow Trout4,496–report
April 30, 2019Rainbow Trout211–report
April 16, 2019Rainbow Trout2,530–report
March 8, 2019Rainbow Trout125–report
October 16, 2018Rainbow Trout13113 inreport
September 12, 2018Rainbow Trout4,41213 inreport
June 20, 2018Rainbow Trout4,176–report
March 26, 2018Rainbow Trout2,500–report
March 9, 2018Rainbow Trout122–report
November 9, 2017Rainbow Trout265–report
November 3, 2017Rainbow Trout3,520–report
May 31, 2017Rainbow Trout1,190–report
March 15, 2017Rainbow Trout2,816–report
November 23, 2016Rainbow Trout180–report
October 4, 2016Rainbow Trout3,512–report
March 3, 2016Rainbow Trout2,800–report
January 19, 2016Rainbow Trout175–report
December 9, 2015Rainbow Trout319–report
October 30, 2015Rainbow Trout1,341–report
September 30, 2015Rainbow Trout3,866–report
March 12, 2015Rainbow Trout2,850–report
December 12, 2014Rainbow Trout75–report
November 5, 2014Rainbow Trout50–report
September 18, 2014Rainbow Trout3,842–report
March 13, 2014Rainbow Trout3,256–report
February 19, 2014Rainbow Trout264–report
October 30, 2013Rainbow Trout3,840–report
October 23, 2013Rainbow Trout48–report
September 25, 2013Rainbow Trout4,000–report
May 21, 2013Rainbow Trout403–report
March 14, 2013Rainbow Trout1,2364.5 inreport
March 14, 2013Rainbow Trout3,080–report
September 20, 2012Rainbow Trout3,895–report
June 7, 2012Rainbow Trout77–report
March 13, 2012Rainbow Trout2,496–report
March 13, 2012Rainbow Trout360–report
December 22, 2011Rainbow Trout152–report
November 4, 2011Rainbow Trout522–report
November 2, 2011Rainbow Trout50–report
October 31, 2011Rainbow Trout464–report
October 26, 2011Rainbow Trout464–report
October 20, 2011Rainbow Trout1,920–report
October 12, 2011Rainbow Trout1,450–report
October 12, 2011Rainbow Trout200–report
July 27, 2011Channel Catfish500–report
June 10, 2011Rainbow Trout210–report
June 10, 2011Rainbow Trout90–report
June 9, 2011Rainbow Trout50–report
May 13, 2011Rainbow Trout315–report
May 13, 2011Rainbow Trout50–report
March 30, 2011Rainbow Trout2,940–report
November 5, 2010Rainbow Trout338–report
November 4, 2010Rainbow Trout280–report
September 30, 2010Rainbow Trout3,360–report
September 15, 2010Rainbow Trout110–report
July 14, 2010Channel Catfish846–report
May 11, 2010Rainbow Trout480–report
May 11, 2010Rainbow Trout100–report
March 18, 2010Rainbow Trout255–report
March 9, 2010Rainbow Trout2,940–report
March 9, 2010Rainbow Trout140–report
November 6, 2009Rainbow Trout4,860–report
November 6, 2009Rainbow Trout200–report
September 8, 2009Rainbow Trout3,878–report
September 8, 2009Rainbow Trout180–report
June 19, 2009Rainbow Trout220–report
June 19, 2009Rainbow Trout200–report
May 18, 2009Rainbow Trout850–report
May 18, 2009Rainbow Trout200–report
March 16, 2009Rainbow Trout3,000–report
November 5, 2008Rainbow Trout420–report
October 23, 2008Rainbow Trout2,700–report
October 17, 2008Rainbow Trout400–report
October 17, 2008Rainbow Trout240–report
September 12, 2008Rainbow Trout420–report
June 13, 2008Rainbow Trout280–report
June 13, 2008Rainbow Trout210–report
June 13, 2008Rainbow Trout250–report
April 3, 2008Rainbow Trout2,385–report
April 3, 2008Rainbow Trout210–report
September 20, 2007Rainbow Trout4,080–report
June 22, 2007Rainbow Trout250–report
June 22, 2007Rainbow Trout160–report
June 22, 2007Rainbow Trout30–report
April 26, 2007Rainbow Trout2,945–report
April 3, 2007Rainbow Trout500–report
April 3, 2007Rainbow Trout250–report
October 3, 2006Rainbow Trout2,240–report
September 22, 2006Rainbow Trout750–report
September 1, 2006Rainbow Trout870–report
September 1, 2006Rainbow Trout150–report
March 23, 2006Rainbow Trout2,772–report
March 23, 2006Rainbow Trout240–report
October 13, 2005Rainbow Trout4,370–report
September 28, 2005Rainbow Trout4,180–report
May 4, 2005Rainbow Trout1,400–report
May 4, 2005Rainbow Trout50–report
March 21, 2005Rainbow Trout3,190–report
March 21, 2005Rainbow Trout100–report
October 25, 2004Rainbow Trout350–report
September 28, 2004Rainbow Trout2,400–report
September 8, 2004Rainbow Trout3,913–report
May 19, 2004Rainbow Trout400–report
May 5, 2004Rainbow Trout2,730–report
March 26, 2004Rainbow Trout2,850–report
December 1, 2003Rainbow Trout1,200–report
November 25, 2003Rainbow Trout1,600–report
September 22, 2003Rainbow Trout3,740–report
April 30, 2003Rainbow Trout4,0094.5 inreport
April 18, 2003Rainbow Trout3,465–report
March 27, 2003Rainbow Trout9,688–report
December 27, 2002Rainbow Trout2,496–report
December 23, 2002Rainbow Trout3,420–report
December 18, 2002Rainbow Trout5,220–report
December 13, 2002Rainbow Trout1,980–report
September 6, 2002Rainbow Trout4,000–report
September 5, 2002Rainbow Trout17–report
July 2, 2002Rainbow Trout4,848–report
May 17, 2002Rainbow Trout10,617–report
April 11, 2002Rainbow Trout3,060–report
March 22, 2002Rainbow Trout70–report
October 30, 2001Rainbow Trout42–report
September 13, 2001Rainbow Trout4,000–report
June 19, 2001Rainbow Trout871–report
March 9, 2001Rainbow Trout2,999–report
January 4, 2001Rainbow Trout160–report
September 18, 2000Rainbow Trout4,000–report
August 22, 2000Channel Catfish495–report
April 25, 2000Rainbow Trout450–report
April 25, 2000Rainbow Trout200–report
March 14, 2000Rainbow Trout3,000–report
September 21, 1999Channel Catfish1,0004.5 inreport
September 17, 1999Rainbow Trout4,000–report
May 18, 1999Rainbow Trout800–report
March 3, 1999Rainbow Trout3,000–report
October 1, 1998Channel Catfish1,0004.5 inreport
September 29, 1998Channel Catfish1,0004.5 inreport
September 21, 1998Rainbow Trout4,000–report
March 2, 1998Rainbow Trout3,000–report
October 11, 1997Channel Catfish6614.5 inreport
September 3, 1997Rainbow Trout4,000–report
March 4, 1997Rainbow Trout5,000–report
October 3, 1996Channel Catfish7504.5 inreport
September 13, 1996Rainbow Trout4,000–report
March 8, 1996Rainbow Trout4,000–report
September 14, 1995Rainbow Trout4,000–report
March 8, 1995Rainbow Trout4,000–report
October 5, 1994Rainbow Trout95–report
September 13, 1994Rainbow Trout1,120–report
September 2, 1994Rainbow Trout2,880–report
March 21, 1994Rainbow Trout4,000–report
September 13, 1993Rainbow Trout3,307–report
July 30, 1993Channel Catfish1,1004.5 inreport
May 11, 1993Rainbow Trout1,500–report
March 24, 1993Rainbow Trout3,951–report
September 14, 1992Rainbow Trout2,000–report
August 18, 1992Rainbow Trout120–report
March 10, 1992Rainbow Trout7,700–report
February 11, 1992Rainbow Trout300–report
November 8, 1991Rainbow Trout175–report
April 4, 1991Rainbow Trout3,237–report
March 13, 1991Rainbow Trout4,255–report
April 11, 1990Rainbow Trout7,515–report
March 28, 1990Rainbow Trout65–report
April 15, 1985Rainbow Trout100–report
May 23, 1980Rainbow Trout840–report
May 4, 1979Rainbow Trout1,050–report
June 30, 1978Rainbow Trout770–report
September 30, 1976Rainbow Trout2,2004.5 inreport
July 30, 1975Largemouth Bass6541.5 inreport
July 29, 1975Rainbow Trout1,110–report
January 23, 1973Rainbow Trout1,5504.5 inreport
July 26, 1972Rainbow Trout910–report
December 13, 1971Rainbow Trout1,020–report
May 18, 1971Rainbow Trout930–report
May 17, 1971Rainbow Trout15,0454.5 inreport
May 7, 1971Rainbow Trout15,7324.5 inreport
October 15, 1970Rainbow Trout3,0804.5 inreport
July 21, 1970Rainbow Trout2,4794.5 inreport
May 21, 1970Rainbow Trout1,536–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Twin Falls
Facilities
restrooms, dock

A 24-acre lake in the City of Twin Falls' Shoshone Falls park. From US 93 go 3 miles east on Falls Ave E, north 1 mile on N 3300 E, then past the fee kiosk bear right on Dierkes Lake Rd. Fishing docks, swim beach, picnic areas and canyon-rim trails; motors restricted, no camping.

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

About Dierkes Lake

According to the Idaho Fishing Planner, Dierkes Lake is where thousands of kids have caught their first bass, trout or bluegill. Three generations of the Villasenior family also share a tradition of fishing the shoreline for trout and bluegill here. (idfg.idaho.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Photo of Dierkes Lake
Chanilim714 (Panoramio), via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo of Dierkes Lake
Chanilim714, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo of Dierkes Lake
Chanilim714, CC BY-SA 3.0

Nearest lakes

Crystal Springs Lake 13.9 mi last stocked September 9, 2026 Niagara Springs 15.3 mi last stocked September 9, 2026 Niagara Springs Wood Duck Pond 16.5 mi last stocked September 9, 2026 Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 26.7 mi last stocked September 17, 2026 Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #3 26.9 mi last stocked September 8, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Dierkes Lake?

Fishing Dierkes Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 205 of 215 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 8, 2026, averaging 9.6 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 27, 2011, averaging 4.5 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 30, 1975, averaging 1.5 in. Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Crappie, and Brown Bullhead, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Dierkes Lake stocked?

Last stocked September 8, 2026. It is stocked about 3.8 times a year since 1970, most often in March and September. No plants recorded in 10 years between 1970 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Dierkes Lake?

Stocked fish average 8.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.6 in. Channel Catfish average 4.5 in. Largemouth Bass average 1.5 in.

How do you get on Dierkes Lake?

The nearest town is Twin Falls. Facilities include restrooms and dock. A 24-acre lake in the City of Twin Falls' Shoshone Falls park. From US 93 go 3 miles east on Falls Ave E, north 1 mile on N 3300 E, then past the fee kiosk bear right on Dierkes Lake Rd. Fishing docks, swim beach, picnic areas and canyon-rim trails; motors restricted, no camping.

Which lakes near Dierkes Lake were stocked more recently?

Crystal Springs Lake (13.9 mi), Niagara Springs (15.3 mi), Niagara Springs Wood Duck Pond (16.5 mi), and Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 (26.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Crystal Springs Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Niagara Springs is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Niagara Springs Wood Duck Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Hagerman WMA Oster Lake #1 is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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