Type: Lake
County: Taney County
Near: Branson, MO
Rainbow TroutBrown Trout
TrophyBoat rampAccessible pierParking
View stocking schedule →Fish stocking schedule
Missouri fish stocking schedule 2026.
- Year-Round
- Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri's four trout parks (Bennett Spring, Roaring River, Maramec Spring, Montauk) are the cornerstones of the state's stocking program — daily stockings during the catch-and-keep season and year-round stockings on Lake Taneycomo support a major destination trout fishery.
Official source
Missouri Department of Conservation Stocking Report
Missouri Department of Conservation publishes the authoritative Missouri 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 Missouri stocking program for planning purposes. The agency report is the authoritative source — verify before any trip.
Primary stocked species
In Missouri.
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
- Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatusTypical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerling
- WalleyeSander vitreusTypical size: 1–2 inch fry; 2–4 inch fingerling
- MuskellungeEsox masquinongyTypical size: 8–12 inch fingerling
Top stocked waterbodies
In Missouri.
Lake TaneycomoStocking Now Bennett SpringStocking Now Type: StreamCounty: Dallas CountyNear: Lebanon, MORainbow TroutStandardParkingView stocking schedule →Roaring RiverStocking Now Type: StreamCounty: Barry CountyNear: Cassville, MORainbow TroutStandardParkingView stocking schedule →
Missouri counties with stocked waters
Notable Missouri programs
- Bennett Spring Trout Park
- Roaring River Trout Park
- Maramec Spring Park
- Montauk Trout Park
- Lake Taneycomo Trophy Trout
State hatchery system
Missouri operates 5 state-run fish hatcheries supporting the stocking program.
Missouri urban fishing program
Missouri 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.
Missouri urban fishing program details →Weekly stocking alerts for Missouri.
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