Soldiers Meadow Reservoir fishing

Soldiers Meadow Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Cutbow, and Coho Salmon on a reservoir. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass and Speckled Dace. It is stocked about 3.5 times a year since 1968, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Soldiers Meadow Reservoir
Photo: Bureau of Reclamation, CC BY-SA 2.0
Last stocked
October 6, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
209
Since 1968
Species stocked
5 (+2 also recorded)
Average size
4.6 in
Surface acres
112.2
Elevation
4,528 ft

Fish at Soldiers Meadow Reservoir

5 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 176 plants · last June 11, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 11, 2026 · avg 6.2 in · 176 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Kokanee Salmon Stocked · 26 plants · last June 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 8, 2026 · avg 2.3 in · 26 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Kokanee Salmon species guide
Coho Salmon Stocked · 2 plants · last May 23, 2025

Last stocked May 23, 2025 · avg 1.5 in · 2 plants

Coho Salmon species guide
Cutbow Stocked · 2 plants · last September 13, 1990

Last stocked September 13, 1990 · 2 plants

Cutbow species guide
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last September 9, 1976

Last stocked September 9, 1976 · avg 1.5 in · 2 plants

Cutthroat Trout species guide

How Soldiers Meadow Reservoir is stocked

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1986.

Fish stocked in 1968

81,240

Fish stocked in 1969

31,900

Fish stocked in 1970

29,588

Fish stocked in 1971

8,480

Fish stocked in 1972

16,600

Fish stocked in 1973

18,650

Fish stocked in 1974

4,720

Fish stocked in 1975

54,760

Fish stocked in 1976

94,000

Fish stocked in 1977

8,670

Fish stocked in 1978

29,440

Fish stocked in 1979

27,985

Fish stocked in 1980

36,720

Fish stocked in 1981

28,285

Fish stocked in 1982

13,130

Fish stocked in 1983

21,660

Fish stocked in 1984

32,550

Fish stocked in 1985

88,296

Fish stocked in 1987

25,340

Fish stocked in 1988

5,040

Fish stocked in 1989

10,230

Fish stocked in 1990

68,545

Fish stocked in 1991

41,088

Fish stocked in 1992

41,397

Fish stocked in 1993

50,927

Fish stocked in 1994

24,540

Fish stocked in 1995

37,202

Fish stocked in 1996

18,050

Fish stocked in 1997

17,501

Fish stocked in 1998

24,005

Fish stocked in 1999

34,211

Fish stocked in 2000

40,289

Fish stocked in 2001

36,407

Fish stocked in 2002

40,757

Fish stocked in 2003

17,740

Fish stocked in 2004

39,971

Fish stocked in 2005

50,738

Fish stocked in 2006

35,240

Fish stocked in 2007

43,300

Fish stocked in 2008

50,558

Fish stocked in 2009

43,494

Fish stocked in 2010

47,100

Fish stocked in 2011

48,390

Fish stocked in 2012

7,830

Fish stocked in 2013

8,864

Fish stocked in 2014

18,551

Fish stocked in 2015

20,162

Fish stocked in 2016

17,141

Fish stocked in 2017

17,160

Fish stocked in 2018

19,456

Fish stocked in 2019

21,000

Fish stocked in 2020

18,252

Fish stocked in 2021

18,120

Fish stocked in 2022

22,751

Fish stocked in 2023

18,145

Fish stocked in 2024

18,072

Fish stocked in 2025

25,038

Fish stocked in 2026

17,754

Stocking history

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 6, 2026Rainbow Trout4,968–report
June 11, 2026Rainbow Trout2,06213 inreport
June 8, 2026Kokanee Salmon13,6801.5 inreport
May 11, 2026Rainbow Trout2,01213 inreport
September 30, 2025Rainbow Trout3,03813 inreport
June 12, 2025Rainbow Trout2,000–report
May 23, 2025Kokanee Salmon10,0001.5 inreport
May 23, 2025Coho Salmon10,0001.5 inreport
June 6, 2024Kokanee Salmon7,0001.5 inreport
June 6, 2024Coho Salmon6,9921.5 inreport
June 5, 2024Rainbow Trout4,08013 inreport
June 28, 2023Rainbow Trout2,013–report
June 16, 2023Kokanee Salmon14,0301.5 inreport
May 15, 2023Rainbow Trout2,10213 inreport
October 19, 2022Rainbow Trout4,605–report
July 20, 2022Rainbow Trout2,03013 inreport
June 24, 2022Kokanee Salmon14,1121.5 inreport
May 16, 2022Rainbow Trout2,00413 inreport
June 21, 2021Rainbow Trout2,04013 inreport
June 11, 2021Kokanee Salmon13,9921.5 inreport
May 12, 2021Rainbow Trout2,08813 inreport
June 9, 2020Rainbow Trout2,20113 inreport
June 2, 2020Rainbow Trout2,01613 inreport
May 19, 2020Kokanee Salmon14,0351.5 inreport
June 10, 2019Rainbow Trout3,678–report
May 29, 2019Kokanee Salmon7,0501.5 inreport
May 29, 2019Kokanee Salmon7,0804.5 inreport
May 22, 2019Rainbow Trout3,192–report
June 20, 2018Rainbow Trout3,380–report
May 30, 2018Kokanee Salmon14,1381.5 inreport
May 21, 2018Rainbow Trout200–report
May 21, 2018Rainbow Trout1,73813 inreport
June 12, 2017Kokanee Salmon14,0001.5 inreport
June 6, 2017Rainbow Trout1,666–report
May 23, 2017Rainbow Trout1,494–report
June 14, 2016Rainbow Trout1,600–report
May 24, 2016Rainbow Trout1,511–report
May 19, 2016Kokanee Salmon14,0301.5 inreport
June 3, 2015Kokanee Salmon14,1661.5 inreport
June 2, 2015Rainbow Trout2,993–report
April 29, 2015Rainbow Trout3,003–report
June 17, 2014Rainbow Trout5,200–report
May 13, 2014Rainbow Trout5,294–report
May 13, 2014Kokanee Salmon8,0571.5 inreport
June 25, 2013Rainbow Trout4,440–report
May 30, 2013Rainbow Trout4,026–report
May 29, 2013Rainbow Trout398–report
May 15, 2012Rainbow Trout7,830–report
May 23, 2011Rainbow Trout10,140–report
May 19, 2011Rainbow Trout38,2501.5 inreport
May 25, 2010Rainbow Trout10,800–report
April 29, 2010Rainbow Trout36,3001.5 inreport
May 19, 2009Rainbow Trout10,500–report
May 14, 2009Rainbow Trout32,9944.5 inreport
June 30, 2008Rainbow Trout23,2804.5 inreport
May 20, 2008Rainbow Trout9,240–report
May 15, 2008Rainbow Trout18,0384.5 inreport
May 15, 2007Rainbow Trout10,240–report
May 3, 2007Rainbow Trout33,0604.5 inreport
May 31, 2006Rainbow Trout9,800–report
May 2, 2006Rainbow Trout25,4401.5 inreport
June 6, 2005Rainbow Trout12,800–report
May 10, 2005Rainbow Trout9,000–report
April 26, 2005Rainbow Trout28,9384.5 inreport
June 9, 2004Rainbow Trout4,989–report
May 25, 2004Rainbow Trout4,990–report
May 24, 2004Rainbow Trout10,360–report
April 27, 2004Rainbow Trout19,6324.5 inreport
May 28, 2003Rainbow Trout10,240–report
May 6, 2003Rainbow Trout7,5004.5 inreport
June 26, 2002Rainbow Trout2,400–report
June 24, 2002Rainbow Trout3,021–report
May 31, 2002Rainbow Trout5,200–report
May 6, 2002Kokanee Salmon5,0161.5 inreport
May 2, 2002Rainbow Trout5,120–report
May 1, 2002Rainbow Trout20,0001.5 inreport
July 19, 2001Rainbow Trout4,169–report
June 6, 2001Rainbow Trout7,470–report
May 10, 2001Kokanee Salmon5,0004.5 inreport
May 9, 2001Rainbow Trout4,283–report
April 25, 2001Rainbow Trout15,4854.5 inreport
June 29, 2000Rainbow Trout12,900–report
June 7, 2000Rainbow Trout4,524–report
May 17, 2000Rainbow Trout7,905–report
April 26, 2000Rainbow Trout14,9604.5 inreport
June 30, 1999Rainbow Trout891–report
June 10, 1999Rainbow Trout7,500–report
May 25, 1999Kokanee Salmon5,0001.5 inreport
May 5, 1999Rainbow Trout15,8204.5 inreport
April 30, 1999Rainbow Trout5,000–report
October 16, 1998Rainbow Trout2,625–report
June 26, 1998Rainbow Trout1,375–report
June 1, 1998Rainbow Trout5,000–report
May 7, 1998Rainbow Trout10,0004.5 inreport
April 30, 1998Rainbow Trout5,005–report
July 29, 1997Rainbow Trout1,100–report
July 9, 1997Rainbow Trout800–report
May 29, 1997Rainbow Trout5,001–report
May 19, 1997Kokanee Salmon5,6001.5 inreport
April 25, 1997Rainbow Trout5,000–report
September 13, 1996Rainbow Trout3,125–report
May 28, 1996Rainbow Trout4,900–report
May 24, 1996Rainbow Trout5,000–report
May 14, 1996Kokanee Salmon5,0254.5 inreport
June 1, 1995Rainbow Trout21,3524.5 inreport
May 31, 1995Rainbow Trout5,100–report
May 22, 1995Rainbow Trout2,360–report
May 22, 1995Kokanee Salmon5,7501.5 inreport
May 10, 1995Rainbow Trout2,640–report
June 1, 1994Rainbow Trout10,0004.5 inreport
May 19, 1994Kokanee Salmon5,0404.5 inreport
May 10, 1994Rainbow Trout4,500–report
April 28, 1994Rainbow Trout1,500–report
April 14, 1994Rainbow Trout3,500–report
July 1, 1993Rainbow Trout4,990–report
June 22, 1993Rainbow Trout5,802–report
June 4, 1993Kokanee Salmon5,0421.5 inreport
June 3, 1993Rainbow Trout25,0134.5 inreport
May 6, 1993Rainbow Trout5,040–report
April 22, 1993Rainbow Trout5,040–report
June 9, 1992Rainbow Trout33,3404.5 inreport
May 18, 1992Rainbow Trout3,000–report
May 12, 1992Kokanee Salmon5,0574.5 inreport
July 22, 1991Rainbow Trout275–report
June 25, 1991Rainbow Trout3,0084.5 inreport
June 24, 1991Kokanee Salmon5,4301.5 inreport
May 31, 1991Rainbow Trout21,1754.5 inreport
May 8, 1991Kokanee Salmon11,2004.5 inreport
September 13, 1990Cutbow7,200–report
September 13, 1990Cutbow7,200–report
June 13, 1990Rainbow Trout5,439–report
May 16, 1990Rainbow Trout33,7064.5 inreport
May 1, 1990Kokanee Salmon15,0004.5 inreport
May 10, 1989Rainbow Trout10,230–report
May 25, 1988Rainbow Trout5,040–report
September 25, 1987Rainbow Trout9,900–report
June 26, 1987Rainbow Trout4,970–report
April 23, 1987Rainbow Trout10,370–report
April 22, 1987Rainbow Trout100–report
July 17, 1985Rainbow Trout9,600–report
July 3, 1985Rainbow Trout2,9304.5 inreport
June 13, 1985Rainbow Trout61,1284.5 inreport
May 28, 1985Rainbow Trout5,038–report
April 22, 1985Rainbow Trout9,600–report
October 15, 1984Rainbow Trout6,000–report
June 14, 1984Rainbow Trout11,880–report
May 24, 1984Rainbow Trout7,200–report
May 14, 1984Rainbow Trout6,000–report
May 1, 1984Rainbow Trout1,470–report
October 12, 1983Rainbow Trout5,040–report
May 3, 1983Rainbow Trout6,090–report
April 25, 1983Rainbow Trout10,530–report
June 7, 1982Rainbow Trout8,090–report
May 25, 1982Rainbow Trout2,160–report
May 17, 1982Rainbow Trout2,880–report
October 22, 1981Rainbow Trout6,240–report
July 22, 1981Rainbow Trout11,700–report
June 12, 1981Rainbow Trout1,750–report
May 8, 1981Rainbow Trout1,395–report
April 16, 1981Rainbow Trout7,200–report
September 17, 1980Rainbow Trout9,450–report
July 10, 1980Rainbow Trout8,370–report
June 19, 1980Rainbow Trout9,180–report
April 28, 1980Rainbow Trout4,320–report
April 24, 1980Rainbow Trout5,400–report
July 24, 1979Rainbow Trout9,240–report
June 4, 1979Rainbow Trout5,280–report
May 30, 1979Rainbow Trout3,990–report
May 17, 1979Rainbow Trout2,200–report
May 10, 1979Rainbow Trout775–report
May 1, 1979Rainbow Trout4,500–report
April 27, 1979Rainbow Trout2,000–report
October 16, 1978Rainbow Trout7,8404.5 inreport
May 22, 1978Rainbow Trout5,120–report
May 19, 1978Rainbow Trout2,560–report
May 10, 1978Rainbow Trout2,080–report
May 9, 1978Rainbow Trout4,160–report
May 3, 1978Rainbow Trout2,560–report
May 2, 1978Rainbow Trout5,120–report
June 8, 1977Rainbow Trout1,710–report
May 27, 1977Rainbow Trout6,960–report
September 21, 1976Rainbow Trout8,160–report
September 9, 1976Cutthroat Trout34,0001.5 inreport
June 25, 1976Rainbow Trout2,600–report
June 8, 1976Rainbow Trout43,2404.5 inreport
May 24, 1976Rainbow Trout6,000–report
June 13, 1975Rainbow Trout1,840–report
June 5, 1975Rainbow Trout2,160–report
June 2, 1975Rainbow Trout45,0004.5 inreport
May 22, 1975Rainbow Trout5,760–report
May 23, 1974Rainbow Trout2,480–report
May 17, 1974Rainbow Trout2,240–report
May 18, 1973Rainbow Trout3,700–report
May 8, 1973Rainbow Trout14,9501.5 inreport
May 22, 1972Rainbow Trout15,4001.5 inreport
May 19, 1972Rainbow Trout1,200–report
July 15, 1971Rainbow Trout4,400–report
May 27, 1971Rainbow Trout4,080–report
May 22, 1970Rainbow Trout2,600–report
May 21, 1970Rainbow Trout2,100–report
May 18, 1970Rainbow Trout24,8881.5 inreport
July 2, 1969Rainbow Trout3,520–report
May 28, 1969Rainbow Trout2,520–report
May 27, 1969Rainbow Trout2,520–report
May 10, 1969Rainbow Trout23,3401.5 inreport
September 12, 1968Cutthroat Trout47,4001.5 inreport
June 5, 1968Rainbow Trout3,500–report
May 17, 1968Rainbow Trout28,0001.5 inreport
April 23, 1968Rainbow Trout2,340–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Winchester
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

A Bureau of Reclamation reservoir on Webb Creek about 20 miles southeast of Lewiston off County Rd P2, near Winchester. The Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District runs recreation here: boat ramp, dock, restrooms, a campground and a swimming area, with about 4 miles of shoreline.

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

About Soldiers Meadow Reservoir

Photo of Soldiers Meadow Reservoir
Bureau of Reclamation, CC BY-SA 2.0

Nearest lakes

Winchester Lake 7.5 mi last stocked August 11, 2026 Fenn Pond 57.1 mi last stocked July 7, 2026 Meadow Creek Pond 82.5 mi last stocked September 10, 2026 Snow Creek Pond (Teardrop Lake) 82.8 mi last stocked September 23, 2024 Browns Pond 93.7 mi last stocked May 24, 2010

Common questions

What fish are at Soldiers Meadow Reservoir?

Fishing Soldiers Meadow Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 176 of 208 plants on record, ahead of Kokanee Salmon and 3 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 11, 2026, averaging 6.2 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked June 8, 2026, averaging 2.3 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked May 23, 2025, averaging 1.5 in. Cutbow was last stocked September 13, 1990. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Smallmouth Bass and Speckled Dace are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Soldiers Meadow Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked October 6, 2026. It is stocked about 3.5 times a year since 1968, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 1986.

How big are the fish stocked at Soldiers Meadow Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 4.6 in. Rainbow Trout average 6.2 in. Kokanee Salmon average 2.3 in. Coho Salmon average 1.5 in. Cutthroat Trout average 1.5 in.

How do you get on Soldiers Meadow Reservoir?

The nearest town is Winchester. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. A Bureau of Reclamation reservoir on Webb Creek about 20 miles southeast of Lewiston off County Rd P2, near Winchester. The Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District runs recreation here: boat ramp, dock, restrooms, a campground and a swimming area, with about 4 miles of shoreline.

Which lakes near Soldiers Meadow Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Winchester Lake (7.5 mi), Fenn Pond (57.1 mi), and Meadow Creek Pond (82.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Winchester Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Cutbow, and Kokanee Salmon, Fenn Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Meadow Creek Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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