Dierkes Lake fishing

Fishing at Dierkes Lake has Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Channel Catfish on the stocking report. 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 and Largemouth Bass and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

September 8, 2026

Plants on record

217

Since 1970

Species recorded

3

Average size

8.3 in

Surface acres

24.1

Elevation

3,556 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town
Twin Falls
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, dock

Inside Twin Falls County's Shoshone Falls Park, with fishing docks, picnic areas and a swim beach nearby. A popular first-fish spot for kids fishing the shoreline for bass, trout or bluegill. A county park entrance fee applies; motors are restricted.

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How Dierkes Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of March. In 2026 it was March 11, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 10 years between 1970 and 2026.

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

Fish at Dierkes Lake

Fishing Dierkes Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 205 of 215 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and one more.

Rainbow Trout 205 plants
Plants
205 of 217
Last stocked
September 8, 2026
Average length
9.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Channel Catfish 9 plants
Plants
9 of 217
Last stocked
July 27, 2011
Average length
4.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 217
Last stocked
July 30, 1975
Average length
1.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Fishing Dierkes Lake

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.

Sources: idfg.idaho.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware that motor use is restricted on Dierkes Lake, as stated under its facilities. Additionally, a county park fee applies for entry into the park.

What anglers say

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.

Fish stocked per year

  • 7,0951970
  • 32,7271971
  • 9101972
  • 1,5501973
  • 1,7641975
  • 2,2001976
  • 7701978
  • 1,0501979
  • 8401980
  • 1001985
  • 7,5801990
  • 7,6671991
  • 10,1201992
  • 9,8581993
  • 8,0951994
  • 8,0001995
  • 8,7501996
  • 9,6611997
  • 9,0001998
  • 8,8001999
  • 8,1452000
  • 8,0722001
  • 35,7282002
  • 23,7022003
  • 12,6432004
  • 13,2902005
  • 7,0222006
  • 8,2152007
  • 7,5152008
  • 13,5882009
  • 8,8492010
  • 9,3772011
  • 6,8282012
  • 12,6072013
  • 7,4872014
  • 8,3762015
  • 6,6672016
  • 7,7912017
  • 11,3412018
  • 14,5172019
  • 24,0942020
  • 14,8202021
  • 11,1652022
  • 10,9832023
  • 12,4342024
  • 11,0562025
  • 11,5362026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 217 plants Showing 217 plants

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 8, 2026 Rainbow Trout 4,560 13 in report
April 8, 2026 Rainbow Trout 125 13 in report
April 8, 2026 Rainbow Trout 4,301 13 in report
March 11, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,550 – report
August 26, 2025 Rainbow Trout 475 – report
August 15, 2025 Rainbow Trout 4,032 13 in report
May 6, 2025 Rainbow Trout 4,031 – report
April 16, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,518 – report
September 13, 2024 Rainbow Trout 4,560 – report
May 9, 2024 Rainbow Trout 150 – report
May 9, 2024 Rainbow Trout 4,725 13 in report
May 9, 2024 Rainbow Trout 150 – report
April 4, 2024 Rainbow Trout 2,849 – report
September 7, 2023 Rainbow Trout 4,483 – report
April 25, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,000 – report
April 24, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,000 – report
April 11, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,500 – report
September 13, 2022 Rainbow Trout 4,500 – report
May 4, 2022 Rainbow Trout 3,995 – report
April 21, 2022 Rainbow Trout 76 7 in report
April 12, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,594 – report
September 7, 2021 Rainbow Trout 4,500 – report
May 4, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,021 – report
May 3, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,079 – report
April 8, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,860 – report
March 25, 2021 Rainbow Trout 3,360 13 in report
October 23, 2020 Rainbow Trout 2,990 – report
October 23, 2020 – 4,624 – report
September 9, 2020 Rainbow Trout 93 13 in report
September 9, 2020 Rainbow Trout 4,505 – report
May 5, 2020 Rainbow Trout 4,050 – report
April 2, 2020 Rainbow Trout 2,496 13 in report
April 2, 2020 – 5,236 – report
April 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 100 13 in report
October 15, 2019 Rainbow Trout 2,257 13 in report
September 19, 2019 Rainbow Trout 4,760 – report
September 4, 2019 Rainbow Trout 138 13 in report
May 14, 2019 Rainbow Trout 4,496 – report
April 30, 2019 Rainbow Trout 211 – report
April 16, 2019 Rainbow Trout 2,530 – report
March 8, 2019 Rainbow Trout 125 – report
October 16, 2018 Rainbow Trout 131 13 in report
September 12, 2018 Rainbow Trout 4,412 13 in report
June 20, 2018 Rainbow Trout 4,176 – report
March 26, 2018 Rainbow Trout 2,500 – report
March 9, 2018 Rainbow Trout 122 – report
November 9, 2017 Rainbow Trout 265 – report
November 3, 2017 Rainbow Trout 3,520 – report
May 31, 2017 Rainbow Trout 1,190 – report
March 15, 2017 Rainbow Trout 2,816 – report
November 23, 2016 Rainbow Trout 180 – report
October 4, 2016 Rainbow Trout 3,512 – report
March 3, 2016 Rainbow Trout 2,800 – report
January 19, 2016 Rainbow Trout 175 – report
December 9, 2015 Rainbow Trout 319 – report
October 30, 2015 Rainbow Trout 1,341 – report
September 30, 2015 Rainbow Trout 3,866 – report
March 12, 2015 Rainbow Trout 2,850 – report
December 12, 2014 Rainbow Trout 75 – report
November 5, 2014 Rainbow Trout 50 – report
September 18, 2014 Rainbow Trout 3,842 – report
March 13, 2014 Rainbow Trout 3,256 – report
February 19, 2014 Rainbow Trout 264 – report
October 30, 2013 Rainbow Trout 3,840 – report
October 23, 2013 Rainbow Trout 48 – report
September 25, 2013 Rainbow Trout 4,000 – report
May 21, 2013 Rainbow Trout 403 – report
March 14, 2013 Rainbow Trout 1,236 4.5 in report
March 14, 2013 Rainbow Trout 3,080 – report
September 20, 2012 Rainbow Trout 3,895 – report
June 7, 2012 Rainbow Trout 77 – report
March 13, 2012 Rainbow Trout 2,496 – report
March 13, 2012 Rainbow Trout 360 – report
December 22, 2011 Rainbow Trout 152 – report
November 4, 2011 Rainbow Trout 522 – report
November 2, 2011 Rainbow Trout 50 – report
October 31, 2011 Rainbow Trout 464 – report
October 26, 2011 Rainbow Trout 464 – report
October 20, 2011 Rainbow Trout 1,920 – report
October 12, 2011 Rainbow Trout 1,450 – report
October 12, 2011 Rainbow Trout 200 – report
July 27, 2011 Channel Catfish 500 – report
June 10, 2011 Rainbow Trout 210 – report
June 10, 2011 Rainbow Trout 90 – report
June 9, 2011 Rainbow Trout 50 – report
May 13, 2011 Rainbow Trout 315 – report
May 13, 2011 Rainbow Trout 50 – report
March 30, 2011 Rainbow Trout 2,940 – report
November 5, 2010 Rainbow Trout 338 – report
November 4, 2010 Rainbow Trout 280 – report
September 30, 2010 Rainbow Trout 3,360 – report
September 15, 2010 Rainbow Trout 110 – report
July 14, 2010 Channel Catfish 846 – report
May 11, 2010 Rainbow Trout 480 – report
May 11, 2010 Rainbow Trout 100 – report
March 18, 2010 Rainbow Trout 255 – report
March 9, 2010 Rainbow Trout 2,940 – report
March 9, 2010 Rainbow Trout 140 – report
November 6, 2009 Rainbow Trout 4,860 – report
November 6, 2009 Rainbow Trout 200 – report
September 8, 2009 Rainbow Trout 3,878 – report
September 8, 2009 Rainbow Trout 180 – report
June 19, 2009 Rainbow Trout 220 – report
June 19, 2009 Rainbow Trout 200 – report
May 18, 2009 Rainbow Trout 850 – report
May 18, 2009 Rainbow Trout 200 – report
March 16, 2009 Rainbow Trout 3,000 – report
November 5, 2008 Rainbow Trout 420 – report
October 23, 2008 Rainbow Trout 2,700 – report
October 17, 2008 Rainbow Trout 400 – report
October 17, 2008 Rainbow Trout 240 – report
September 12, 2008 Rainbow Trout 420 – report
June 13, 2008 Rainbow Trout 280 – report
June 13, 2008 Rainbow Trout 210 – report
June 13, 2008 Rainbow Trout 250 – report
April 3, 2008 Rainbow Trout 2,385 – report
April 3, 2008 Rainbow Trout 210 – report
September 20, 2007 Rainbow Trout 4,080 – report
June 22, 2007 Rainbow Trout 250 – report
June 22, 2007 Rainbow Trout 160 – report
June 22, 2007 Rainbow Trout 30 – report
April 26, 2007 Rainbow Trout 2,945 – report
April 3, 2007 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
April 3, 2007 Rainbow Trout 250 – report
October 3, 2006 Rainbow Trout 2,240 – report
September 22, 2006 Rainbow Trout 750 – report
September 1, 2006 Rainbow Trout 870 – report
September 1, 2006 Rainbow Trout 150 – report
March 23, 2006 Rainbow Trout 2,772 – report
March 23, 2006 Rainbow Trout 240 – report
October 13, 2005 Rainbow Trout 4,370 – report
September 28, 2005 Rainbow Trout 4,180 – report
May 4, 2005 Rainbow Trout 1,400 – report
May 4, 2005 Rainbow Trout 50 – report
March 21, 2005 Rainbow Trout 3,190 – report
March 21, 2005 Rainbow Trout 100 – report
October 25, 2004 Rainbow Trout 350 – report
September 28, 2004 Rainbow Trout 2,400 – report
September 8, 2004 Rainbow Trout 3,913 – report
May 19, 2004 Rainbow Trout 400 – report
May 5, 2004 Rainbow Trout 2,730 – report
March 26, 2004 Rainbow Trout 2,850 – report
December 1, 2003 Rainbow Trout 1,200 – report
November 25, 2003 Rainbow Trout 1,600 – report
September 22, 2003 Rainbow Trout 3,740 – report
April 30, 2003 Rainbow Trout 4,009 4.5 in report
April 18, 2003 Rainbow Trout 3,465 – report
March 27, 2003 Rainbow Trout 9,688 – report
December 27, 2002 Rainbow Trout 2,496 – report
December 23, 2002 Rainbow Trout 3,420 – report
December 18, 2002 Rainbow Trout 5,220 – report
December 13, 2002 Rainbow Trout 1,980 – report
September 6, 2002 Rainbow Trout 4,000 – report
September 5, 2002 Rainbow Trout 17 – report
July 2, 2002 Rainbow Trout 4,848 – report
May 17, 2002 Rainbow Trout 10,617 – report
April 11, 2002 Rainbow Trout 3,060 – report
March 22, 2002 Rainbow Trout 70 – report
October 30, 2001 Rainbow Trout 42 – report
September 13, 2001 Rainbow Trout 4,000 – report
June 19, 2001 Rainbow Trout 871 – report
March 9, 2001 Rainbow Trout 2,999 – report
January 4, 2001 Rainbow Trout 160 – report
September 18, 2000 Rainbow Trout 4,000 – report
August 22, 2000 Channel Catfish 495 – report
April 25, 2000 Rainbow Trout 450 – report
April 25, 2000 Rainbow Trout 200 – report
March 14, 2000 Rainbow Trout 3,000 – report
September 21, 1999 Channel Catfish 1,000 4.5 in report
September 17, 1999 Rainbow Trout 4,000 – report
May 18, 1999 Rainbow Trout 800 – report
March 3, 1999 Rainbow Trout 3,000 – report
October 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 1,000 4.5 in report
September 29, 1998 Channel Catfish 1,000 4.5 in report
September 21, 1998 Rainbow Trout 4,000 – report
March 2, 1998 Rainbow Trout 3,000 – report
October 11, 1997 Channel Catfish 661 4.5 in report
September 3, 1997 Rainbow Trout 4,000 – report
March 4, 1997 Rainbow Trout 5,000 – report
October 3, 1996 Channel Catfish 750 4.5 in report
September 13, 1996 Rainbow Trout 4,000 – report
March 8, 1996 Rainbow Trout 4,000 – report
September 14, 1995 Rainbow Trout 4,000 – report
March 8, 1995 Rainbow Trout 4,000 – report
October 5, 1994 Rainbow Trout 95 – report
September 13, 1994 Rainbow Trout 1,120 – report
September 2, 1994 Rainbow Trout 2,880 – report
March 21, 1994 Rainbow Trout 4,000 – report
September 13, 1993 Rainbow Trout 3,307 – report
July 30, 1993 Channel Catfish 1,100 4.5 in report
May 11, 1993 Rainbow Trout 1,500 – report
March 24, 1993 Rainbow Trout 3,951 – report
September 14, 1992 Rainbow Trout 2,000 – report
August 18, 1992 Rainbow Trout 120 – report
March 10, 1992 Rainbow Trout 7,700 – report
February 11, 1992 Rainbow Trout 300 – report
November 8, 1991 Rainbow Trout 175 – report
April 4, 1991 Rainbow Trout 3,237 – report
March 13, 1991 Rainbow Trout 4,255 – report
April 11, 1990 Rainbow Trout 7,515 – report
March 28, 1990 Rainbow Trout 65 – report
April 15, 1985 Rainbow Trout 100 – report
May 23, 1980 Rainbow Trout 840 – report
May 4, 1979 Rainbow Trout 1,050 – report
June 30, 1978 Rainbow Trout 770 – report
September 30, 1976 Rainbow Trout 2,200 4.5 in report
July 30, 1975 Largemouth Bass 654 1.5 in report
July 29, 1975 Rainbow Trout 1,110 – report
January 23, 1973 Rainbow Trout 1,550 4.5 in report
July 26, 1972 Rainbow Trout 910 – report
December 13, 1971 Rainbow Trout 1,020 – report
May 18, 1971 Rainbow Trout 930 – report
May 17, 1971 Rainbow Trout 15,045 4.5 in report
May 7, 1971 Rainbow Trout 15,732 4.5 in report
October 15, 1970 Rainbow Trout 3,080 4.5 in report
July 21, 1970 Rainbow Trout 2,479 4.5 in report
May 21, 1970 Rainbow Trout 1,536 – report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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