Little Wood River

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 10

The Little Wood River is a 130-mile river in south-central Idaho that originates in the Pioneer Mountains and flows through Blaine, Lincoln, and Gooding Counties. It transitions from a small freestone stream through cottonwood forests in its upper section to a desert stream carved through lava rock and sagebrush in its lower reaches. Below Little Wood Reservoir and the town of Carey, it joins with Silver Creek and becomes a freestone spring creek.

Idaho licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Little Wood River and what's needed to catch them.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

Cutthroat Trout

Oncorhynchus clarkii

Golden Trout

Oncorhynchus aguabonita

Mountain Whitefish

Prosopium williamsoni

Northern Pikeminnow

Ptychocheilus oregonensis

Steelhead

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Fish stocking schedule

Latest 5 stockings

Rainbow Trout200 fish · 13.0 inJul 22, 2026
Rainbow Trout225 fish · 13.0 inJul 22, 2026
Rainbow Trout658 fish · 13.0 inJul 21, 2026
Rainbow Trout139 fish · Catchable sizeJun 29, 2026
Rainbow Trout136 fish · Catchable sizeJun 29, 2026

Source

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Updated Nov 13, 2026. Sizes are the length the agency reports. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Little Wood River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

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Know where you can legally fish on Little Wood River

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Idaho licenses and regulations

Idaho Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Idaho Fishing License

"To fish in Idaho any person 14 years of age or older must have a valid fishing license. Anglers younger than 14 do not need a license, but there is a small difference between resident and nonresident youth. -A resident child under 14 has their own separate fishing limit. -A nonresident child under 14 must be with someone who has a valid fishing license and their fish are in included in the license holders fishing limit. However, a nonresident child may purchase their own license and have their own limit. Special fishing permits are need for some activities for both residents and nonresidents: -Fishing for salmon and steelhead -Fishing with two poles."

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Idaho Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Idaho Stream Access Laws

Navigable streams are recognized as public transportation corridors, thus members of the public have the right to use the corridor, provided they enter and exit the corridor at a public right of way and remain within the corridor. Many navigable streams flow through private property, thus it is important that anglers know their rights and responsibilities when fishing in navigable waters that flow through private property.

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