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Fish stocking schedule

Louisiana fish stocking schedule 2026.

Stocking NowLouisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Louisiana does not have a trout fishery — water temperatures are too warm. LDWF's stocking program centers on community-pond catfish and reservoir hybrid striped bass.

Official source

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Stocking Report

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries publishes the authoritative Louisiana stocking schedule — Annual updates in Posted list format. For this week's actual stocking locations, dates, and volumes, view the official report directly.

View official Louisiana stocking report

This page summarizes the Louisiana stocking program for planning purposes. The agency report is the authoritative source — verify before any trip.

Primary stocked species in Louisiana

Typical stocking pattern by species. Heavy fill marks primary stocking months; moderate fill marks possible stocking. Verify exact dates against the official report.

  • Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus
    JanJan — no stocking Channel Catfish typical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerlingFebFeb — no stocking Channel Catfish typical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerlingMarMar — heavy stocking Channel Catfish typical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerlingAprApr — heavy stocking Channel Catfish typical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerlingMayMay — heavy stocking Channel Catfish typical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerlingJunJun — moderate stocking Channel Catfish typical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerlingJulJul — moderate stocking Channel Catfish typical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerlingAugAug — moderate stocking Channel Catfish typical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerlingSepSep — no stocking Channel Catfish typical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerlingOctOct — no stocking Channel Catfish typical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerlingNovNov — no stocking Channel Catfish typical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerlingDecDec — no stocking Channel Catfish typical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerling
    Typical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerling
  • Bluegill & Redear SunfishLepomis macrochirus / L. microlophus
    JanJan — no stocking Bluegill & Redear Sunfish typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingFebFeb — no stocking Bluegill & Redear Sunfish typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingMarMar — heavy stocking Bluegill & Redear Sunfish typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingAprApr — heavy stocking Bluegill & Redear Sunfish typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingMayMay — heavy stocking Bluegill & Redear Sunfish typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingJunJun — moderate stocking Bluegill & Redear Sunfish typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingJulJul — no stocking Bluegill & Redear Sunfish typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingAugAug — no stocking Bluegill & Redear Sunfish typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingSepSep — no stocking Bluegill & Redear Sunfish typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingOctOct — no stocking Bluegill & Redear Sunfish typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingNovNov — no stocking Bluegill & Redear Sunfish typical size: 2–4 inch fingerlingDecDec — no stocking Bluegill & Redear Sunfish typical size: 2–4 inch fingerling
    Typical size: 2–4 inch fingerling
  • Hybrid Striped BassMorone saxatilis × M. chrysops
    JanJan — no stocking Hybrid Striped Bass typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingFebFeb — no stocking Hybrid Striped Bass typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingMarMar — heavy stocking Hybrid Striped Bass typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingAprApr — heavy stocking Hybrid Striped Bass typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingMayMay — heavy stocking Hybrid Striped Bass typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingJunJun — moderate stocking Hybrid Striped Bass typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingJulJul — no stocking Hybrid Striped Bass typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingAugAug — no stocking Hybrid Striped Bass typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingSepSep — no stocking Hybrid Striped Bass typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingOctOct — no stocking Hybrid Striped Bass typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingNovNov — no stocking Hybrid Striped Bass typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingDecDec — no stocking Hybrid Striped Bass typical size: 1–2 inch fingerling
    Typical size: 1–2 inch fingerling

Notable Louisiana programs

  • Get Out and Fish! Urban Program
  • Reservoir Hybrid Striped Bass

State hatchery system

Louisiana operates 3 state-run fish hatcheries supporting the stocking program.

Louisiana urban fishing program

Louisiana maintains a designated urban fishing program — typically frequent stockings of catfish, trout, and panfish in city ponds and lakes. These programs are designed to make fishing accessible to families and first-time anglers.

Louisiana urban fishing program details →

Weekly stocking alerts for Louisiana.

Bield: Fish reads Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries's stocking reports and alerts you when your saved waters are stocked. Set your county once and you'll know the day fish hit your home river.

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