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Stocking schedule

Sipsey Fork stocking schedule 2026.

  • Stocking Now
  • River
  • Winston County, Walker County

The Sipsey Fork below Lewis Smith Dam is the only trout fishery in Alabama — ADCNR stocks rainbows weekly during cool months in this unusual cold-water tailwater.

Official source

For the actual Sipsey Fork stocking dates and volumes this week, view Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's official stocking report.

View Alabama official report →

Stocking detail

Sipsey Fork stocked species.

  • Rainbow Trout
    WeeklyStandard regulations
    JanJan — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesFebFeb — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMarMar — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAprApr — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMayMay — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJunJun — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJulJul — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAugAug — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesSepSep — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesOctOct — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesNovNov — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesDecDec — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inches
    Typical volumeWeekly stockings below Lewis Smith Dam
    RegulationStandard ADCNR regulations; cold-water tailwater fishery in a warm climate state.
    Access points
    • Smith Dam Tailwater
    • Sipsey River Picnic Area
    • Houston Recreation Area

Access & amenities

Full public accessNearest town: Jasper, AL

Public access at Smith Lake Dam tailwater area and Bankhead National Forest sites.

parkingstream accessboat ramp
USGS gauge 02450500 — live water data →

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