Fishing near Rexburg, Idaho
Madison County, population 39,409.
- 1 mileto nearest lake page
- 8launches nearby
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Rods in the truck and leaving Rexburg
Rexburg is a city of Madison County with 39,409 residents in 2020. No lake page beats Rexburg City Ponds for distance, around 1 mile toward the north. Rexburg City Ponds follows the IDFG Upper Snake Region block of the brochure. Market Lake, at 522 acres, is the widest lake within reach.
The shortest tow is 5 miles, to Warm Slough boat ramp. The nearest river page is the South Teton River, about 3 miles off. Bank anglers can try Rexburg Nature Park, under a mile out. Rexburg City Ponds, roughly 1 mile out, took hatchery fish on Oct. 27, 2026.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Rexburg; miles are straight lines.
Lakes reachable from Rexburg before sunup
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Kind | Game fish IDFG names |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rexburg City Ponds | 1 mile north | 6 | 0 | lake | yellow perch, rainbow trout, channel catfish |
| Quayles Lake | 9 miles northwest | 149 | 0 | lake | |
| Egin Lakes | 10 miles north | 31 | 0 | lake | |
| Rigby Lake | 10 miles southwest | 30 | 0 | lake | rainbow trout |
| Butte Slough | 11 miles west | 75 | 0 | lake | |
| Market Lake | 18 miles west | 522 | 0 | lake |
Surface acres as listed in the IDFG Idaho Fishing Planner, read November 7, 2026.
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- South Teton River3 miles, 22.8 mi Planner length
- Henrys Fork Snake River9 miles, IDFG recommended water, 112.5 mi Planner length
USGS stations reporting near Rexburg
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sf Teton River Near Rexburg Id | 120 cfs, 5.11 ft gage height | Nov 8 6:00 pm |
| Nf Teton River Nr Sugar City Id | 65 cfs, 3.78 ft gage height | Nov 8 5:30 pm |
| Henrys Fork Nr Rexburg Id | 1,250 cfs, 3.60 ft gage height | Nov 8 6:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 8, 2026 6:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
IDFG Idaho Fishing Planner (list of Idaho waters), read November 7, 2026. USGS gauges live.
IDFG launches and Planner lake points around Rexburg
- Warm Slough boat ramplaunch site, IDFG, 5 miles
- Beaver Dick boat ramplaunch site, IDFG, 6 miles
- Red Road Bridge Boat Accesslaunch site, BLM, 7 miles
- Red Road Bridge boat ramplaunch site, IDFG, 7 miles
- Lorenzo Boat Accesslaunch site, IDFG, 7 miles
- Lorenzo Boat Accesslaunch site, BLM, 7 miles
- Trestle Bridge launchlaunch site, BLM, 9 miles
- Twin Bridges boat ramp (east)launch site, IDFG, 10 miles
IDFG walk-in access by Rexburg
- Rexburg Nature Parkfishing access, restroom, under a mile
- Cartier Slough WMA fishing accessfishing access, 6 miles
- Butte Slough (Deer Parks WMA) fishing accessfishing access, 11 miles
- Gem State WHA fishing accessfishing access, 12 miles
- Market Lake WMA fishing accessfishing access, 17 miles
- Chester Wetland fishing accessfishing access, restroom, 17 miles
IDFG Fishing and Boating Access Sites layer (ArcGIS service), read November 7, 2026. BLM and Forest Service launch points as published.
Hatchery fish around Rexburg
| Lake | Distance | Newest listed release |
|---|---|---|
| Rexburg City Ponds | 1 mile | Rainbow Trout – Triploid, 600 fish, Catchable (12-14 inches), October 27, 2026 |
| Rigby Lake | 10 miles | Rainbow Trout – Triploid, 1,500 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), June 16, 2026 |
| Jim Moore Pond | 19 miles | Rainbow Trout – Triploid, 1,700 fish, Catchable (6+ inches), October 20, 2026 |
| Ririe Reservoir | 20 miles | Kokanee, 179,036 fish, Fingerling (3-6 inches), May 19, 2026 |
Each lake above has a hatchery release on its Planner page; the latest one is listed.
Stocking rows as printed on the IDFG Fishing Planner water pages (date, species, number and size as listed), read November 7, 2026.
Fly shops and outfitters near Rexburg
Tackle counters listed near Rexburg
- Targhee Sports Centerbait and tackle shop, Rexburg, under a mile
- CAL Ranch Rexburgsporting goods store, Rexburg, 1 mile
- Idaho Fishing Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Rigby, 8 miles
- House of Harropbait and tackle shop, Saint Anthony, 12 miles
- Heise Expeditions – Day Toursbait and tackle shop, Ririe, 14 miles
- Heise Expeditions Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Ririe, 14 miles
Yellow Pages and chain store listings (miles only for shops with an exact point), guide listings; retrieved November 7, 2026.
Idaho limits for trips out of Rexburg
Shown here: the IDFG Upper Snake Region table that applies on Rexburg City Ponds, the closest lake page. Under Idaho Code 36-416 a season of fishing costs $28.75 with Idaho residency and $106.25 without it, before vendor fees.
| Group | Rule as printed |
|---|---|
| Bass | Bass – no bag, length, or possession limits |
| Brook Trout | Brook Trout limit is 25; Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules – if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they apply when fishing for Brook Trout |
| Bull Trout | Bull trout – catch-and-release |
| Kokanee | Kokanee limit is 15 |
| Sturgeon | Sturgeon – catch-and-release; Sturgeon must not be removed from the water and must be released upon landing; Barbless hooks, sliding swivel device to secure a weight, and a lighter test line to secure weight to sliding swivel device are required. See fishing regulations for details |
| Tiger Muskie | Tiger Muskie limit is 2, none under 40 inches |
| Trout | Trout limit is 6, all species combined; Bull Trout and Brook Trout are listed separately |
| Walleye | No bag, length, or possession limits, harvest is encouraged (Have not been stocked intentionally in this Region. May be harmful to existing fisheries.) |
| Whitefish | Whitefish limit is 25 – see Big Lost River exception; Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules – if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they apply when fishing for whitefish |
| Protected Nongame Fish including Bluehead Sucker | May not be harvested or possessed (also known as Green Sucker) |
| All Other Fish Species | No bag, length or possession limit |
Region bag limits from Idaho Fishing Seasons and Rules, 2025-2027 for the Upper Snake Region, as printed on IDFG Fishing Planner water pages (the brochure PDF on idfg.idaho.gov was unreachable during site maintenance), read November 7, 2026. Fishing license fees as set in Idaho Code 36-416 (statute; IDFG sale prices add vendor and processing fees), read November 7, 2026.
Places bordering Rexburg
Idaho town guides an hour or less from Rexburg
- Sugar City4 miles
- St. Anthony11 miles
- Rigby12 miles
- Ucon18 miles
- Iona22 miles
The Idaho county guide holding Rexburg
- Madison Countyseat: Rexburg
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Gem State fish to know on sight at Rexburg
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Questions from visitors fishing around Rexburg
Which IDFG Planner lake page sits nearest Rexburg?
Rexburg City Ponds, 1 mile north.
Which Idaho boat launch is the quickest tow from Rexburg?
Warm Slough boat ramp, roughly 5 miles out.
What access site sits closest to Rexburg?
Try Rexburg Nature Park, under a mile.
Which Gem State bait seller is closest to Rexburg?
Targhee Sports Center lists a store under a mile from the town point.
Which Idaho courthouse serves Rexburg?
Madison County.
What license fee applies to anglers staying in Rexburg?
Count on $106.25 for a nonresident annual license, the statutory amount.
Which Planner lake near Rexburg carries the most acres?
Market Lake covers 522 acres and sits 18 miles out.
What other Idaho towns sit near Rexburg?
Try Sugar City (4 miles), St. Anthony (11 miles) and Rigby (12 miles).
How far is Rexburg from a trout river?
South Teton River, about 3 miles away (22.8 mi Planner length).
Which IDFG-stocked lake sits closest to Rexburg?
Rexburg City Ponds, 1 mile away, is the closest lake with an IDFG release on its Planner page.
Pick an IDFG lake or river near Rexburg
Read the IDFG rule block on the water page before keeping fish.