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Stocking report

South Carolina Fish Stocking

23 records · 7 stocked waters · 6,525 named waters in the books

The current South Carolina 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: SCDNR — publishes weekly · last checked Jul 30, 2026

Latest stockings

Jul 30, 2026South Saluda RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 29, 2026East Fork of the ChattoogaTrout (unspecified)
Jul 29, 2026Chattooga RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 29, 2026Little Canebrake (Upper Eastatoee River)Trout (unspecified)
Jul 29, 2026Little Eastatoee RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 23, 2026East Fork Chattooga RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 23, 2026Brasstown CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jul 23, 2026Chauga RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 23, 2026South Saluda RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 22, 2026Chattooga RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 21, 2026Lake Hartwell TailwatersTrout (unspecified)
Jul 15, 2026East Fork Chattooga RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 15, 2026Chattooga RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 15, 2026South Saluda RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 14, 2026Little Canebake (Upper Eastatoee River)Trout (unspecified)
Jul 14, 2026Little Eastatoee RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 14, 2026Middle Saluda RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 14, 2026North Saluda RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 13, 2026Big Eastatoee RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 13, 2026South Saluda RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 10, 2026Big Eastatoee RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 10, 2026Middle Saluda RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jul 10, 2026North Saluda RiverTrout (unspecified)

South Carolina fish stocking — FAQ

When does South Carolina stock trout?+

South Carolina stocks trout on the schedule published by SCDNR, generally from March through November. The latest dated stockings and the season ahead are on this page.

How often is the South Carolina fish stocking report updated?+

We check SCDNR's data weekly and post new stockings the same day; last checked Jul 30, 2026.

Where does South Carolina fish stocking data come from?+

Straight from SCDNR, 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 South Carolina?+

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