Maine Trout Stocking Schedule

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

Quick answer: Maine trout stocking timing varies by waterbody. Stocking accelerates after ice-out and continues through spring, with fall releases in selected waters. The year-to-date report is updated as hatchery staff complete work. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 8 reported trout stocking rows during the past 30 days (788 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Current Stocking Report; confirm current conditions with the official report.

Official Maine stocking report →

Best time to go

Catchable trout are often most active in the first week after stocking, especially near release points and along shorelines.

Typical window after a catchable plant: 1–7 days

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Recent trout stockings

Date	Waterbody	Species	Count	Source
Jul 2, 2026	LIMESTONE STREAM	Brook Trout	200	Agency
Jun 30, 2026	ANDROSCOGGIN R (LITTLE)	Brown Trout	16,000	Agency
Jun 30, 2026	ANDROSCOGGIN R (LITTLE)	Brown Trout	8,000	Agency
Jun 30, 2026	ANDROSCOGGIN R (LITTLE)	Brown Trout	16,000	Agency
Jun 30, 2026	ANDROSCOGGIN R (LITTLE)	Brown Trout	8,000	Agency
Jun 23, 2026	PLEASANT L	Brook Trout	75	Agency
Jun 23, 2026	PLEASANT L	Brook Trout	125	Agency
Jun 23, 2026	THE HORNS P	Brook Trout	300	Agency
Jun 18, 2026	MUDDY B	Brook Trout	50	Agency
Jun 16, 2026	TEA P (LITTLE)	Brook Trout	300	Agency
Jun 16, 2026	VILES P (LITTLE)	Brook Trout	400	Agency
Jun 15, 2026	DUNHAM B	Brook Trout	220	Agency
Jun 15, 2026	KENNEBEC R	Brook Trout	200	Agency
Jun 11, 2026	MILL STREAM	Brook Trout	110	Agency
Jun 11, 2026	MUDDY B	Brook Trout	50	Agency
Jun 10, 2026	ISLAND (CHASE) P	Brook Trout	750	Agency
Jun 10, 2026	MUDDY R	Brook Trout	300	Agency
Jun 9, 2026	COBSCOOK BAY STATE PARK P	Brook Trout	400	Agency
Jun 9, 2026	DUNHAM B	Brook Trout	200	Agency
Jun 9, 2026	IRELAND P	Brook Trout	100	Agency
Jun 9, 2026	SCHOODIC STREAM	Brook Trout	15,000	Agency
Jun 8, 2026	ANDROSCOGGIN R (LITTLE)	Brook Trout	6,666	Agency
Jun 8, 2026	ANDROSCOGGIN R (LITTLE)	Brook Trout	13,332	Agency
Jun 8, 2026	GREAT WORKS R	Brook Trout	400	Agency
Jun 8, 2026	GREAT WORKS R	Brook Trout	200	Agency
Jun 8, 2026	GREAT WORKS R	Brook Trout	100	Agency
Jun 8, 2026	PRESUMPSCOT R	Brook Trout	300	Agency
Jun 7, 2026	MESSALONSKEE L	Splake	200	Agency
Jun 5, 2026	COLD STREAM	Brook Trout	20,000	Agency
Jun 5, 2026	GREAT WORKS R	Brook Trout	150	Agency
Jun 5, 2026	MILL STREAM	Brook Trout	70	Agency
Jun 5, 2026	SAM ASSOCIATION P (LOWER SMALL)	Brook Trout	150	Agency
Jun 5, 2026	SAM ASSOCIATION P (UPPER BIG)	Brook Trout	150	Agency
Jun 5, 2026	TIBBETTS P	Brook Trout	100	Agency
Jun 4, 2026	FITZGERALD (MTN VIEW) P	Brook Trout	2,500	Agency
Jun 4, 2026	GRAND L (EAST)	Brook Trout	300	Agency
Jun 3, 2026	ANDROSCOGGIN R (LITTLE)	Brook Trout	4,000	Agency
Jun 3, 2026	ANDROSCOGGIN R (LITTLE)	Brook Trout	8,000	Agency
Jun 3, 2026	CARRABASSETT R	Rainbow Trout	200	Agency
Jun 3, 2026	CARRABASSETT R	Rainbow Trout	200	Agency

FAQ

When are trout stocked in Maine?

Stocking accelerates after ice-out and continues through spring, with fall releases in selected waters. The year-to-date report is updated as hatchery staff complete work. Recent normalized rows: 8 in the last 30 days.

How soon after trout stocking should you fish?

Catchable trout are often most active in the first week after stocking, especially near release points and along shorelines. Typical window: 1–7 days.

Where is the official Maine stocking report?

Use Maine current-year fish stocking report from Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.