Some states stock both species in different waters depending on management goals. Stocking schedule pages cover species-specific releases.
Stocking & Trout Fishing
What is the difference between rainbow and brown trout for stocking programs?
Rainbow trout are the most common stocking species — they grow fast in hatcheries, are easy to catch on standard tackle, and tolerate a wide range of stream conditions. Brown trout are stocked less frequently because they're harder to raise and more selective in the wild, but they survive and reproduce better than rainbows in many waters.
More from Stocking & Trout Fishing
- When does my state stock trout?
- How long after stocking are trout catchable?
- Where do stocked trout go after being released?
- What is the best bait for recently stocked trout?
- What is a delayed harvest section and how do I fish it?
- Are stocked trout the same as wild trout?
- How do I find out if a stream was stocked this week?
- What is a put-and-take fishery?
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