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Stocking report

Iowa Fish Stocking

19 records · 0 stocked waters · 2,965 named waters in the books

The current Iowa trout stocking schedule and every stocked lake and stream, updated daily from the state's own reports. See the freshest stockings below, or the season ahead.

Data: Iowa DNR — publishes seasonal · last checked Jul 18, 2026

Out of season — Iowa's program resumes in January. The ledger below is last season's record.

Latest stockings

Apr 25, 2026Heritage PondRainbow Trout
Apr 25, 2026North Prairie LakeRainbow Trout
Apr 24, 2026Sand LakeRainbow Trout
Mar 23, 2026Terra LakeRainbow Trout
Mar 21, 2026Ely PondRainbow Trout
Mar 21, 2026Noelridge Park PondRainbow Trout
Mar 21, 2026Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond)Rainbow Trout
Mar 20, 2026North Ridge Park PondRainbow Trout
Mar 20, 2026Liberty Centre PondRainbow Trout
Mar 19, 2026Lake of the HillsRainbow Trout
Mar 19, 2026Wilson LakeRainbow Trout
Mar 19, 2026Jefferson Co. Park New PondRainbow Trout
Feb 7, 2026Scharnberg PondRainbow Trout
Jan 28, 2026Moorland PondRainbow Trout
Jan 28, 2026Big LakeRainbow Trout
Jan 27, 2026Bacon Creek LakeRainbow Trout
Jan 26, 2026Ada Hayden Heritage Park LakeRainbow Trout
Jan 26, 2026Lake PetockaRainbow Trout
Jan 26, 2026Triumph Park West & EastRainbow Trout

Iowa fish stocking — FAQ

When does Iowa stock trout?+

Iowa stocks trout on the schedule published by Iowa DNR, generally from January through April. The latest dated stockings and the season ahead are on this page.

How often is the Iowa fish stocking report updated?+

We check Iowa DNR's data seasonal and post new stockings the same day; last checked Jul 18, 2026.

Where does Iowa fish stocking data come from?+

Straight from Iowa DNR, the agency that stocks the water. We publish exactly what they release and link the source — nothing invented.

Do I need a license to fish in Iowa?+

Yes — Iowa requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go.