Type: River
County: Winston County, Walker County
Near: Jasper, AL
Rainbow Trout
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View stocking schedule →Fish stocking schedule
Alabama fish stocking schedule 2026.
- Stocking Now
- Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Alabama's stocking program centers on warmwater species — channel catfish in urban ponds, striped bass in reservoirs, and the unusual Sipsey Fork tailwater trout fishery below Lewis Smith Dam.
Official source
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Stocking Report
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources publishes the authoritative Alabama stocking schedule — Per-season updates in Posted list format. For this week's actual stocking locations, dates, and volumes, view the official report directly.
This page summarizes the Alabama stocking program for planning purposes. The agency report is the authoritative source — verify before any trip.
Primary stocked species
In Alabama.
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 punctatusTypical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerling
- Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykissTypical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inches
- Striped Bass (Landlocked)Morone saxatilisTypical size: 1–2 inch fingerling
- Bluegill & Redear SunfishLepomis macrochirus / L. microlophusTypical size: 2–4 inch fingerling
Top stocked waterbodies
In Alabama.
Sipsey ForkStocking Now
Alabama counties with stocked waters
Notable Alabama programs
- Sipsey Fork Tailwater Trout
- Community Fishing Program
- Urban Pond Catfish
State hatchery system
Alabama operates 5 state-run fish hatcheries supporting the stocking program.
Alabama urban fishing program
Alabama 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.
Alabama urban fishing program details →Weekly stocking alerts for Alabama.
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