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Ball Lakes

31 records Last reported: July 16, 2026

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Ball Lakes was on July 16, 2026: 1,298 Westslope Cutthroat Trout (Fry (0-3 inches)).

Record last checked: . This is not a stocking date.

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Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

A schedule is a plan, not confirmation that fish were released. Stocking records do not guarantee fish are still available.

No current or upcoming schedule is in this archive. Check the official report before choosing a trip date.

County
Boundary
Species on record
Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Cutthroat Trout
Records
31 records
Official source
Idaho Department of Fish and Game report

Location map

Ball Lakes location context

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Ada County Adams County Bannock County Bear Lake County Benewah County Bingham County Blaine County Boise County Bonner County Bonneville County Boundary County Butte County Camas County Canyon County Caribou County Cassia County Clark County Clearwater County Custer County Elmore County Franklin County Fremont County Gem County Gooding County Idaho County Jefferson County Jerome County Kootenai County Latah County Lemhi County Lewis County Lincoln County Madison County Minidoka County Nez Perce County Oneida County Owyhee County Payette County Power County Shoshone County Teton County Twin Falls County Valley County Washington County ID Boundary County
Ball LakesBoundary County only Smith LakeBoundary County only Harrison LakeBoundary County only Big Fisher LakeBoundary County only Roman Nose Lake #3Boundary County only

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Stocking history

31 records from August 10, 1969 to July 16, 2026. Open a year to browse its records; scroll tables sideways for all columns. Scheduled means planned, even when the date has passed. Blank fields mean the source did not publish that detail.

2026 1 record
2026 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
July 16, 2026 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,298Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
2024 1 record
2024 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 6, 2024 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,305Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
2022 1 record
2022 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 17, 2022 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,300Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
2020 1 record
2020 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
July 29, 2020 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,300Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
2018 1 record
2018 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 8, 2018 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,313Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
2016 1 record
2016 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
July 23, 2016 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,300Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
2014 1 record
2014 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 26, 2014 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,291Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
2012 1 record
2012 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 22, 2012 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,298Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
2010 1 record
2010 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 16, 2010 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,301Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
2008 1 record
2008 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
September 4, 2008 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,170Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
2006 1 record
2006 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
September 1, 2006 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,200Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
2004 1 record
2004 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 18, 2004 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,200Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
2002 1 record
2002 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 26, 2002 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,400Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
2000 2 records
2000 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
September 16, 2000 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout176Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
September 13, 2000 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout986Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1998 1 record
1998 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 6, 1998 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,520Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1996 1 record
1996 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
September 30, 1996 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,511Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1994 1 record
1994 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
September 9, 1994 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,000Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1992 1 record
1992 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 10, 1992 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,500Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1990 1 record
1990 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
September 1, 1990 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,500Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1988 1 record
1988 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
September 3, 1988 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,500Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1986 1 record
1986 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 26, 1986 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,498Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1984 1 record
1984 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
July 18, 1984 reported Westslope Cutthroat Trout1,000Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1983 1 record
1983 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 31, 1983 reported Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout1,513Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1980 1 record
1980 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
June 20, 1980 reported Cutthroat Trout2,136Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1978 1 record
1978 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 8, 1978 reported Cutthroat Trout3,184Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1976 1 record
1976 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 5, 1976 reported Cutthroat Trout2,652Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1974 1 record
1974 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 18, 1974 reported Cutthroat Trout2,368Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1973 1 record
1973 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 5, 1973 reported Cutthroat Trout2,368Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1971 1 record
1971 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 13, 1971 reported Cutthroat Trout2,416Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game
1969 1 record
1969 stocking records and official sources
Date / statusSpeciesFishSizeSource
August 10, 1969 reported Cutthroat Trout2,876Fry (0-3 inches) Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Records retain the dates, quantities, and status supplied by the linked agencies. An event missing here does not mean the water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.

Grouped by county and sorted by latest record, not by driving distance. Confirm access for each water.

Data source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game. A record for this water was last checked on . This check date is not a stocking date.

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