StockedSpots is a free web database that aggregates fish stocking records published by state wildlife agencies, letting anglers search which waters were stocked, which species were released, and each water's full stocking history.
What is StockedSpots?
StockedSpots is an independent web platform that collects publicly published fish stocking data from state wildlife agency systems. It normalizes records by water, species, and season and presents them in a searchable interface across 16 states. The site is not affiliated with any government agency; every figure is compiled from the agency that reported it and shown at the precision that agency provided.
Key Features
- State-by-state browsing — Each live state has its own page with full water lists, species breakdowns, and county browsing. For example, Montana lists 3,792 waters and 62 species, while Florida lists 443 waters and 56 species.
- Water-specific histories — Every water body has a dedicated page showing its stocking history, including record counts and species. Washington's Cowlitz River, for instance, has 2,641 records across 5 species.
- Species pages — Individual species such as Channel Catfish, Florida Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, and Bluegill have their own pages linking to stocked waters.
- Recent stocking feed — The homepage highlights the most recently stocked waters across all live states, such as the 2026 records on Washington's Cowlitz River and Lewis River.
- Data provenance — Each record is pulled directly from the official source, with a dedicated data sources page showing where each state's data comes from.
- Issue reporting — Users can report incorrect records, request page reviews, or ask for removals via a contact form.
- Normalized data — Records are standardized by water, species, and season while keeping the raw source for every row.
Who is it for?
- Anglers looking for recently stocked waters near them, such as the latest 2026 record on Washington's Cowlitz River.
- Fisheries researchers who need to track stocking trends across states and species, using the numeric breakdowns like New York's 1,557 waters, 20 species, and 39,562 records.
- Outdoor bloggers and guide services that want to report accurate, sourced stocking information to their audience.
- State agency data consumers who want an easier interface to raw agency data without navigating separate state systems.
What can you do with StockedSpots?
- Find local fishing spots: Search your state's page (e.g., Florida) to see the 443 stocked waters, 56 species, and 3,519 records, then click a specific lake to review its stocking timeline.
- Research a water body's history: Open a water page like Hauser Reservoir in Montana to see 897 records and 10 species stocked, with agency-sourced dates.
- Track a specific species: Visit a species page like Channel Catfish in Florida to find which waters have received that fish and when.
- Verify agency data: Use the data sources page to confirm where a record originated before heading out.
How does StockedSpots work?
StockedSpots works in three steps: it gathers publicly published stocking data from state wildlife agency systems, normalizes the records by water, species, and season while preserving the raw source, and then lets you search by state, water, or species. Each record is shown at the exact precision the agency provided, and the site is independent.
FAQ
Is StockedSpots free to use?
Yes, the entire site appears to be free to access. There is no mention of paid tiers or subscription plans in the content provided.
Which states does StockedSpots cover?
The site currently has live data for 16 states: Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, New York, Montana, Ohio, New Hampshire, California, Arizona, Washington, Idaho, Wisconsin, Michigan, Wyoming, North Dakota, and Kansas.
Does StockedSpots provide official data?
StockedSpots pulls records directly from official state wildlife agency sources and keeps the raw source for every row. However, the site is an independent project and is not affiliated with any agency, so you should always check the source agency before you go fishing.
Can I report an error on StockedSpots?
Yes, there is a "Report an issue" page where you can flag a record that looks wrong, or request a page review or removal. The site team will look into it.
