Fish stocking schedule
Florida fish stocking schedule 2026.
- Stocking Now
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Florida does not stock trout — water temperatures are too warm. The state's stocking program centers on urban-pond catfish, sunshine bass (hybrid striped bass) in reservoirs, and habitat restoration stockings.
Official source
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Stocking Report
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission publishes the authoritative Florida stocking schedule — Annual updates in Posted list format. For this week's actual stocking locations, dates, and volumes, view the official report directly.
This page summarizes the Florida stocking program for planning purposes. The agency report is the authoritative source — verify before any trip.
Primary stocked species
In Florida.
Typical stocking pattern by species. Heavy fill marks primary stocking months; moderate fill marks possible stocking. Verify exact dates against the official report.
Notable Florida programs
- Urban Fishing Program
- Sunshine Bass Reservoir Stockings
- Lake Restoration Stockings
State hatchery system
Florida operates 3 state-run fish hatcheries supporting the stocking program.
Florida urban fishing program
Florida 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.
Florida urban fishing program details →Weekly stocking alerts for Florida.
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