Fish stocking schedule
Louisiana fish stocking schedule 2026.
- Stocking Now
- Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Louisiana does not have a trout fishery — water temperatures are too warm. LDWF's stocking program centers on community-pond catfish and reservoir hybrid striped bass.
Official source
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Stocking Report
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries publishes the authoritative Louisiana 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 Louisiana stocking program for planning purposes. The agency report is the authoritative source — verify before any trip.
Primary stocked species
In Louisiana.
Typical stocking pattern by species. Heavy fill marks primary stocking months; moderate fill marks possible stocking. Verify exact dates against the official report.
Notable Louisiana programs
- Get Out and Fish! Urban Program
- Reservoir Hybrid Striped Bass
State hatchery system
Louisiana operates 3 state-run fish hatcheries supporting the stocking program.
Louisiana urban fishing program
Louisiana 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.
Louisiana urban fishing program details →Weekly stocking alerts for Louisiana.
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