Fish stocking schedule
Mississippi fish stocking schedule 2026.
- Stocking Now
- Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Mississippi's warm climate precludes a trout fishery — the state stocks channel catfish in urban ponds and striped bass / hybrid striped bass in reservoirs including Sardis and Grenada.
Official source
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Stocking Report
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks publishes the authoritative Mississippi 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 Mississippi stocking program for planning purposes. The agency report is the authoritative source — verify before any trip.
Primary stocked species
In Mississippi.
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
- Bluegill & Redear SunfishLepomis macrochirus / L. microlophusTypical size: 2–4 inch fingerling
- Hybrid Striped BassMorone saxatilis × M. chrysopsTypical size: 1–2 inch fingerling
- Striped Bass (Landlocked)Morone saxatilisTypical size: 1–2 inch fingerling
Notable Mississippi programs
- Urban Fishing Pond Catfish
- Reservoir Striped Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass
State hatchery system
Mississippi operates 4 state-run fish hatcheries supporting the stocking program.
Mississippi urban fishing program
Mississippi 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.
Mississippi urban fishing program details →Weekly stocking alerts for Mississippi.
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