Just 15 miles northwest of Coeur d'Alene, in Kootenai County is 539.2 acres.

This scenic pond is a high yield fishery that is stocked frequently, but it is known to get fished out quickly after stocking. We encourage harvest, but please harvest what you need and consider leaving a few for your fellow anglers.

This is a great place for kids to chase small perch. Ice fishing in particular, where kids can look down the hole and see a half-dozen fish compete for their bait, really holds their attention. In addition to yellow perch, tiger trout, and occasionally rainbow trout, are stocked here.

Located at the Hayspur Hatchery, this scenic pond is a high-yield fishery that is stocked frequently, but it is known to get fished out quickly after stocking. We encourage harvest, but please harvest what you need and consider leaving a few for your fellow anglers.

Soda Springs offers two Youth Fishing Ponds located at Kelly Park that are open April 1st to November 1st.

Hagerman Wildlife Management Area (WMA) provides a variety of fishing opportunities and open space to explore on Free Fishing Day. Riley Pond and Oster Lakes are open for fishing from March 1 – October 31. Riley Pond is a relatively small and well-stocked trout fishery with lots of shoreline access, a fishing pier, and a fishing bridge.

A scenic 400-acre reservoir on the Henrys Fork, Ashton Reservoir is known for rainbow trout and is also home to the state record brown trout. Fish from the fishing dock at the access site, from shore, or a watercraft.

Freedom Park Pond in Cassia County is 0.9 acres.

Located off the Snake River Drainage, the Gem State Pond is found in Bingham County and is 8.7 acres. Bluegill and Largemouth Bass can be found here.

This little fishing spot is tucked into a scenic high desert canyon at 6500 feet in the hills east of Montpelier. Anglers can find stocked Rainbow Trout in the pond.

This is a conveniently located pond inside Shoshone Falls Park near Twin Falls. This scenic county park also features hiking, fishing docks, picnic areas, and swim beach with other amenities nearby.

This community pond is located in southwestern Pocatello along the Portneuf River at Edson Fichter Nature Area. It features several docks and a trail for access around the pond. Limited development and the Nature Area provide a rural feel.

Freedom Park Pond in Cassia County is 0.9 acres.

The Sawtooth Fish Hatchery is an anadromous fish hatchery located 5 miles south of Stanley, Idaho on Highway 75. Free Fishing Day event will be held at the Sawtooth Kids Pond located at the hatchery.

Tucked into a city park, Fischer Pond provides good bank fishing in the early summer and fall. The pond is the cornerstone of this cooperative community effort, with a fish viewing aquarium, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, and picnic tables adjacent to the river walking trail.

This small scenic pond next to Trail Creek is in the lush Teton Basin. One of the most consistent kids' fisheries in the area, it is easily fished from the bank, with trails and picnic tables around the perimeter.

This community pond is located in southwestern Pocatello along the Portneuf River at Edson Fichter Nature Area. It features several docks and a trail for access around the pond. Limited development and the Nature Area provide a rural feel.

This convenient community pond is located next to the Snake River within walking distance to picnic shelters and a playground. The pond is stocked with rainbow trout from March through June and in October to maintain high catch rates for anglers

Mann Lake in Nez Perce County is 136.3 acres.

Wilkins' Pond is located off Highway 95 approximately 5.5 miles south of Grangeville, on Lake Road in Idaho County is 2.5 acres.

Within Julius M Kleiner Memorial Park, a large fishing platform and plenty of shoreline access. This is a family-friendly water with paved paths and full-feature city park activities.

This is a great place for kids to chase small perch. Ice fishing in particular, where kids can look down the hole and see a half-dozen fish compete for their bait, really holds their attention. In addition to yellow perch, tiger trout, and occasionally rainbow trout, are stocked here.

Robinson Pond in Lewis County is 2.4 acres.

Near downtown Salmon, Kids Creek Pond is a small fishing pond with good trout fishing.

Hagerman Wildlife Management Area (WMA) provides a variety of fishing opportunities and open space to explore on Free Fishing Day. Riley Pond and Oster Lakes are open for fishing from March 1 – October 31. Riley Pond is a relatively small and well-stocked trout fishery with lots of shoreline access, a fishing pier, and a fishing bridge.

Surrounded by rolling hills and trees, Spring Valley Reservoir's fishing opportunities are favored by local anglers as trout are stocked heavily spring and fall. A maintained trail surrounds the reservoir and fishing docks and platforms increase shoreline access. Amenities include a picnic shelter, swimming beach, benches, picnic tables, handicap fishing access, and a developed boat ramp, but gas motors are not allowed. This is Stop 35 on the Idaho Birding Trail.

The event is part of Latah County Environmental days.

Located at 15456 N. Latah St.  This facility is the City’s “signature” park, encompasses 2.28 acres, and is characterized by generally level terrain, numerous coniferous and deciduous trees, ample grass, and Rathdrum Creek. 500 rainbow trout will be stocked prior to the event.

The Free Fishing Day event is co-hosted with City of Rathdrum's Parks and Recreation.

Just 15 miles northwest of Coeur d'Alene, in Kootenai County is 539.2 acres.

Part of the Vamos a Pescar event.

This is a great place for new anglers or kids to try their hand at fishing. The open landscape is ideal to learn to fly fish or brush up on other casting methods. Stocking frequently from April through October provides high catch rates.

This small scenic pond next to Trail Creek is in the lush Teton Basin. One of the most consistent kids' fisheries in the area, it is easily fished from the bank, with trails and picnic tables around the perimeter.