Minnesota Bass Stocking Schedule

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

Quick answer: Minnesota bass stocking timing varies by waterbody. Many statewide records are verified and posted months after field work. The separate neighborhood-pond page posts recent spring dates more quickly. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 0 reported bass stocking rows during the past 30 days (5 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Minnesota DNR FIN Stocking Report; confirm current conditions with the official report.

Official Minnesota stocking report →

When to go

Stocked bass may disperse quickly; fish cover and drop-offs near the plant site for one to two weeks after release.

Typical window after a catchable plant: 3–14 days

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Recent bass stockings

Date	Waterbody	Species	Count	Source
Apr 16, 2026	Fireman's	Largemouth Bass	50	Agency
Apr 16, 2026	Powderhorn	Largemouth Bass	4	Agency
Apr 16, 2026	Wirth	Largemouth Bass	10	Agency
Apr 16, 2026	Wolfe	Largemouth Bass	10	Agency
Apr 15, 2026	Snelling	Largemouth Bass	3	Agency

FAQ

When are bass stocked in Minnesota?

Many statewide records are verified and posted months after field work. The separate neighborhood-pond page posts recent spring dates more quickly. Recent normalized rows: 0 in the last 30 days.

How soon after bass stocking should you fish?

Stocked bass may disperse quickly; fish cover and drop-offs near the plant site for one to two weeks after release. Typical window: 3–14 days.

Where is the official Minnesota stocking report?

Use Minnesota LakeFinder stocking reports from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.