Fish stocking schedule
South Carolina fish stocking schedule 2026.
- Stocking Now
- South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
South Carolina stocks trout in approximately 30 mountain streams in the Blue Ridge counties. The state also runs major reservoir striped bass and hybrid striped bass programs at Lake Murray and Santee Cooper.
Official source
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Stocking Report
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources publishes the authoritative South Carolina 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 South Carolina stocking program for planning purposes. The agency report is the authoritative source — verify before any trip.
Primary stocked species
In South Carolina.
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
- Hybrid Striped BassMorone saxatilis × M. chrysopsTypical size: 1–2 inch fingerling
Notable South Carolina programs
- Mountain Heritage Trout Waters
- Lake Murray Striped Bass
- Catch and Release Trout Streams
State hatchery system
South Carolina operates 3 state-run fish hatcheries supporting the stocking program.
South Carolina urban fishing program
South Carolina 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.
South Carolina urban fishing program details →Weekly stocking alerts for South Carolina.
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