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Striped Bass (Landlocked) stocking schedule — all states.

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Inland striped bass populations in southern reservoirs are entirely supported by stocking — most reservoirs lack the river systems needed for natural reproduction. Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia maintain the largest inland striper programs. Stocked stripers disperse to open water immediately and grow rapidly on shad forage. Trophy fish (40+ pounds) come from waters with strong shad populations.

Typical striped bass (landlocked) stocking calendar

Across the 9 states that stock striped bass (landlocked), the typical stocking months are below. Specific dates and waters vary by state — consult each agency report.

JanJan — no stocking Striped Bass (Landlocked) typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingFebFeb — no stocking Striped Bass (Landlocked) typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingMarMar — no stocking Striped Bass (Landlocked) typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingAprApr — moderate stocking Striped Bass (Landlocked) typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingMayMay — moderate stocking Striped Bass (Landlocked) typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingJunJun — moderate stocking Striped Bass (Landlocked) typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingJulJul — no stocking Striped Bass (Landlocked) typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingAugAug — no stocking Striped Bass (Landlocked) typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingSepSep — no stocking Striped Bass (Landlocked) typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingOctOct — no stocking Striped Bass (Landlocked) typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingNovNov — no stocking Striped Bass (Landlocked) typical size: 1–2 inch fingerlingDecDec — no stocking Striped Bass (Landlocked) typical size: 1–2 inch fingerling
Typical stocking size1–2 inch fingerling
Stocking water temperature55–75°F

Targeting newly-stocked striped bass (landlocked)

Live shad and gizzard shad are the universal striper bait. Trolling umbrella rigs, casting topwater plugs over schooling fish, and live-baiting deep structure all produce. Striped bass in southern reservoirs follow shad migrations seasonally.

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States that stock striped bass (landlocked)

8 states have notable striped bass (landlocked) stocking programs. Click through for the state-specific schedule and official agency report.

Striped Bass (Landlocked) stocking alerts — your home water.

Bield: Fish parses agency stocking reports across states and pushes alerts when striped bass (landlocked) hit your saved waters.

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