To access information about a variety of fish stocking schedules or fishing seasons in North Carolina, click on the hyperlinks below:
Coldwater Stocking by County
Coldwater Weekly Stocking Update
Warmwater Stocking List
Stocking your lake or pond
Fish Stocking Permit: Required for stocking fish, mollusks or crustaceans in inland, public fishing waters (public freshwaters).
How does the Wildlife Commission make decisions about stocking?
Fishing Seasons

Attention Trout Fishermen
Many streams open for public trout fishing are located on private lands. Fishing is allowed on these streams because landowners have generously provided access to the public for fishing. Show your appreciation to these landowners by removing your trash and being respectful of their property. Failure to do so could result in the closure of these streams in the future.