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Mariposa Pond stocked twice a month and is an unimproved trails make it
As the name suggests, West easy fishing spot for the whole easy for all ages to explore the
Boise’s Mariposa Park is dedicated family. The surrounding park natural surroundings.
to butterfly conservation. After offers a large playground, tennis REEL IT IN bluegill/pumpkinseed/sunfish,
you’ve had your fill of fishing the courts, horseshoe pits, splashpads, largemouth bass, rainbow trout
pond, check out the educational and more.
pollinator garden or let Fido enjoy REEL IT IN bluegill/pumpkinseed/sunfish, Lake Lowell
the dog area. largemouth bass, rainbow trout. This large reservoir is where Nampa
REEL IT IN rainbow trout locals go for fishing, boating, stand-
Kleiner Pond up paddle boarding, and wildlife
Another family-friendly Meridian watching. It’s open year-round,
Free Fishing Day pond is within Julius M. Kleiner but the best time to go is April-
Memorial Park. Gather on the September.
Whether you’re a rookie or a pro, don’t grassy banks or take advantage REEL IT IN bluegill/pumpkinseed/sunfish,
miss this annual celebration of fishing! of the large fishing platform. bullhead catfish, largemouth bass,
Held the second Saturday in June, it’s While you’re there, you can play a yellow perch, small mouth bass, catfish,
white crappie
the only day of the year you’ll be able little sand volleyball, horseshoes,
to cast your line without a license. basketball, bocce ball, and much
Idaho Fish and Game puts on several more. Caldwell Rotary Pond
free events throughout the state to REEL IT IN bluegill/pumpkinseed/sunfish, New fishing docks, lots of shade,
help first-timers discover the joys of largemouth bass, rainbow trout and regular stocking make this spot
fishing. They even have some loaner a winner for all ages and ability
gear, so no excuses! Sego Prairie Pond levels. Anglers are welcome to bring
Kuna residents visit this little small watercraft and float tubes.
Mariposa Pond gem for year-round trout and bass REEL IT IN bluegill/pumpkinseed/sunfish,
largemouth bass, catfish, rainbow trout
As the name suggests, West fishing. The surrounding Nicholson
Boise’s Mariposa Park is dedicated Park and nearby Indian Creek add Caldwell Gravel Ponds
to butterfly conservation. After to the appeal. REEL IT IN:bluegill/ These two ponds have plenty to
you’ve had your fill of fishing the pumpkinseed/sunfish, largemouth bass, offer, including two fishing docks,
rainbow trout
pond, check out the educational plenty of shoreline, and a restroom.
pollinator garden or let Fido enjoy Eagle Island Pond The site is even undergoing a five-
the dog area. year project to deepen the ponds
REEL IT IN rainbow trout If you’re headed here, bring the and improve fishing conditions.
family and make a day of it. Located REEL IT IN bluegill/pumpkinseed/sunfish,
McDevitt Pond west of the town of Eagle within largemouth bass, catfish, rainbow trout
Eagle Island State Park, this hugely
This small neighborhood pond is popular summer destination offers
in West Boise, just before you hit a swimming beach, waterslide, Duff Lane Pond
the city of Meridian. Sneak out of disc golf, and more. State park fees Just outside of Middleton, this
your kids’ Little League game with apply. REEL IT IN bluegill/pumpkinseed/ 5.5-acre fishing hole is at its best in
your rod and reel or let them enjoy sunfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout. spring. A ramp for launching small
the skatepark and playground while boats and float craft, two fishing
you cast. Wilson Springs docks, and restrooms make it
REEL IT IN bluegill/pumpkinseed/sunfish, accessible for all.
largemouth bass, catfish, rainbow trout. Pond Complex REEL IT IN bluegill/pumpkinseed/sunfish,
What’s a pond complex, you ask? largemouth bass, rainbow trout
Settlers Park Pond It’s a network of five ponds in
If you live in Meridian, there’s no Nampa. Recently deepened to
need to head to Boise for fishing. accommodate bigger fish, the ponds
This small neighborhood pond is total about 17 acres. Paved and

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