Idaho Power recently added nearly 80,000 pan-sized rainbow trout to popular fishing spots in the Snake River for the benefit of anglers.

About 52,000 fish were released at C.J. Strike Reservoir south of Mountain Home. Another 19,000 were released at the Bell Rapids sportsman’s access on Lower Salmon Falls Reservoir, and 8,000 went to the McTucker Creek access upstream of American Falls Reservoir.

Most of the fish released are about a foot long, while those released near American Falls are slightly larger, at 14 to 16 inches. These fish are raised at hatcheries in the Hagerman Valley.

Idaho Power’s twice-annual stocking events are part of the company’s commitment to providing recreational opportunities for the public under its federal license to operate hydroelectric power plants on the Snake River.

“Some of these fish will make a nice meal for some lucky anglers,” said Travis Long, Hatchery Facilities Coordinator for Idaho Power.

Brad Bowlin
Communications Specialist
bbowlin@idahopower.com
208-388-2803