Type: River
County: White County, Habersham County
Near: Helen, GA
Rainbow Trout
Delayed HarvestBoat rampParking
View stocking schedule →Fish stocking schedule
Georgia fish stocking schedule 2026.
- Stocking Now
- Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Georgia stocks trout in over 100 North Georgia mountain streams plus the Chattahoochee River tailwater. The Wildlife Resources Division publishes weekly stocking reports through the spring season.
Official source
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division Stocking Report
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division publishes the authoritative Georgia stocking schedule — Weekly updates in Posted list format. For this week's actual stocking locations, dates, and volumes, view the official report directly.
This page summarizes the Georgia stocking program for planning purposes. The agency report is the authoritative source — verify before any trip.
Primary stocked species
In Georgia.
Typical stocking pattern by species. Heavy fill marks primary stocking months; moderate fill marks possible stocking. Verify exact dates against the official report.
- Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykissTypical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inches
- Brown TroutSalmo truttaTypical size: 9–14 inch catchable; trophy fish 18–24 inches
- Brook TroutSalvelinus fontinalisTypical size: 8–11 inch catchable
- Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatusTypical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerling
- Striped Bass (Landlocked)Morone saxatilisTypical size: 1–2 inch fingerling
- WalleyeSander vitreusTypical size: 1–2 inch fry; 2–4 inch fingerling
Top stocked waterbodies
In Georgia.
Chattahoochee River (Upper)Stocking Now Toccoa RiverStocking Now Type: RiverCounty: Fannin CountyNear: Blue Ridge, GARainbow TroutBrown TroutStandardBoat rampParkingView stocking schedule →
Georgia counties with stocked waters
Notable Georgia programs
- Stocked Trout Streams
- Trophy Trout Stream Program
- Lake Stocking
- Striped Bass Reservoir Stocking
State hatchery system
Georgia operates 4 state-run fish hatcheries supporting the stocking program.
Georgia urban fishing program
Georgia 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.
Georgia urban fishing program details →Weekly stocking alerts for Georgia.
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