Kentucky Trout Stocking Schedule

Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.

Quick answer: Kentucky trout stocking timing varies by waterbody. Monthly trout pages list current completed or planned work, while FINs trout and catfish follow their own seasonal calendars. Federal-property stocking dates may be withheld in advance. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 0 reported trout stocking rows during the past 30 days (10 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Current Monthly Trout Stocking; confirm current conditions with the official report.

Official Kentucky stocking report →

When to go

Choose the first practical trip after the agency confirms the release, then account for access, weather, water temperature, depth, and fishing pressure.

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Recent trout stockings

Date	Waterbody	Species	Count	Source
Jul 15, 2026	Black Lick Creek	Trout	250	Agency
Jul 15, 2026	Casey Creek	Trout	1,000	Agency
Jul 15, 2026	Jennings Creek	Trout	1,000	Agency
Jul 15, 2026	Paintsville Lake Tailwater	Trout	2,000	Agency
Jul 15, 2026	Sulphur Springs	Trout	500	Agency
Jul 15, 2026	Trammell Creek	Trout	1,000	Agency
Jul 14, 2026	Herrington Lake Tailwater	Trout	900	Agency
Jul 14, 2026	Lynn Camp Creek	Trout	500	Agency
Jul 14, 2026	Nolin Lake Tailwater	Trout	1,000	Agency
Jul 14, 2026	Roundstone Creek	Trout	400	Agency

FAQ

When are trout stocked in Kentucky?

Monthly trout pages list current completed or planned work, while FINs trout and catfish follow their own seasonal calendars. Federal-property stocking dates may be withheld in advance. Recent normalized rows: 0 in the last 30 days.

How soon after trout stocking should you fish?

Choose the first practical trip after the agency confirms the release, then account for access, weather, water temperature, depth, and fishing pressure.

Where is the official Kentucky stocking report?

Use Kentucky fish stocking reports and schedules from Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.