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Stocking schedule by species

Brook Trout stocking schedule — all states.

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Brook trout require the coldest water of any stocked salmonid (preferably under 60°F) and rarely survive summer in put-and-take waters. Native-strain restoration stockings target headwater streams where wild populations have been lost. Hatchery brookies stocked alongside rainbows behave similarly in the first week — schooling at stocking points before dispersing.

Typical brook trout stocking calendar

Across the 29 states that stock brook trout, the typical stocking months are below. Specific dates and waters vary by state — consult each agency report.

JanJan — no stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableFebFeb — no stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableMarMar — moderate stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableAprApr — moderate stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableMayMay — moderate stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableJunJun — no stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableJulJul — no stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableAugAug — no stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableSepSep — moderate stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableOctOct — moderate stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableNovNov — moderate stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableDecDec — no stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchable
Typical stocking size8–11 inch catchable
Stocking water temperature35–60°F

Targeting newly-stocked brook trout

Small dry flies and tiny nymphs are the standard for stocked brookies in headwater streams. Native-strain brookies in restoration waters require careful catch-and-release practices — handle minimally and release quickly.

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States that stock brook trout

9 states have notable brook trout stocking programs. Click through for the state-specific schedule and official agency report.

Brook Trout stocking alerts — your home water.

Bield: Fish parses agency stocking reports across states and pushes alerts when brook trout hit your saved waters.

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