Type: River
County: Douglas County
Near: Brule, WI
Chinook & Coho SalmonBrown Trout
Fly OnlyParking
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Wisconsin fish stocking schedule 2026.
- Stocking Now
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin runs significant programs across both coldwater (Driftless trout streams, Great Lakes salmon) and warmwater (walleye, muskie) species. The Wisconsin Walleye Initiative has stocked millions of fingerlings to expand walleye fisheries statewide.
Official source
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Stocking Report
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources publishes the authoritative Wisconsin stocking schedule — Annual updates in Searchable database format. For this week's actual stocking locations, dates, and volumes, view the official report directly.
This page summarizes the Wisconsin stocking program for planning purposes. The agency report is the authoritative source — verify before any trip.
Primary stocked species
In Wisconsin.
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
- Lake TroutSalvelinus namaycushTypical size: 4–6 inch fingerling primarily; some yearling stockings
- Chinook & Coho SalmonOncorhynchus tshawytscha / O. kisutchTypical size: 3–6 inch smolt
- WalleyeSander vitreusTypical size: 1–2 inch fry; 2–4 inch fingerling
- MuskellungeEsox masquinongyTypical size: 8–12 inch fingerling
Top stocked waterbodies
In Wisconsin.
Bois Brule RiverStocking Now Wolf RiverStocking Now Type: RiverCounty: Langlade County, Menominee CountyNear: Langlade, WIRainbow TroutStandardParkingView stocking schedule →
Wisconsin counties with stocked waters
Notable Wisconsin programs
- Driftless Trout Stream Program
- Lake Michigan Salmon
- Walleye Initiative
- Wisconsin Muskie Stocking
State hatchery system
Wisconsin operates 11 state-run fish hatcheries supporting the stocking program.
Weekly stocking alerts for Wisconsin.
Bield Fish reads Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources's stocking reports and alerts you when your saved waters are stocked. Set your county once and you'll know the day fish hit your home river.
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