Boise parks with fishing

13 City of Boise parks have fishing access — a stocked pond, a lake, or river frontage. Restroom status and shade matter more than usual for a fishing trip with kids, so both are listed for each.

13 parks with fishing

Park	Area	Shade	Restrooms	Score
Terry Day Park	Central Bench	Leafy	Year-round	9.3
Julia Davis Park	North River	Leafy	Year-round	8.5
Molenaar Park	West Bench	Some shade	Seasonal + portable	8.3
Esther Simplot Park	North River	Some shade	Year-round	8
Veterans Memorial Park	North River	Some shade	Year-round	8
Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex	West Bench	Some shade	Seasonal + portable	7.3
Redwood Park	West Bench	Some shade	Year-round	7.3
Optimist Youth Sports Complex (no playground)	North River	Some shade	Seasonal + portable	4.5
Magnolia Park (no playground)	North River	Some shade	Seasonal + portable	4.3
Mariposa Park (no playground)	West Bench	Some shade	Seasonal + portable	4
Parkcenter Park (no playground)	Southeast	Some shade	Year-round	3.3
Marianne Williams Park (no playground)	North River	Full sun	Year-round	2.3
Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park (no playground)	North River	Full sun	None	0.5

Practical notes

· An Idaho fishing licence is required for anglers 14 and older. Licences, seasons and limits are handled by Idaho Fish and Game, not the city.
· Some of these ponds are part of the Fish and Game community pond stocking programme; stocking schedules are published by Idaho Fish and Game.

Common questions

Which Boise parks have fishing ponds?

13 city parks have fishing access, listed above with the area of town, restroom status and shade for each.

Do you need a fishing licence in Boise city parks?

Yes. Idaho requires a fishing licence for anglers aged 14 and older, including in city park ponds. Licences are issued by Idaho Fish and Game.

Are Boise park ponds stocked?

Several are stocked through Idaho Fish and Game's community pond programme. Stocking schedules and species are published by Idaho Fish and Game rather than the city.

Guides

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Parks by area

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