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2026 Stocking Schedule
Each community trout stocking location is stocked twice. Every location receives about 1,500 trout each stocking.
Winter trout stocking events are dependent on favorable weather and ice conditions.
| Waterbody | Location | 2026 Spring Stockings | 2026 Winter Stockings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Lake | Johnston | 3/16/2026 - Noon | |
| Jefferson Co. Park New Pond | Fairfield | 3/19/2026 - 10 a.m. | |
| Wilson Lake | Donnellson | 3/19/2026 - Noon | |
| Lake of the Hills | Davenport | 3/19/2026 - 10 a.m. | |
| Liberty Centre Pond | North Liberty | 3/20/2026 - 10:30 a.m. | |
| North Ridge Park Pond | Coralville | 3/20/2026 - 11:30 a.m. | |
| Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond) | Ottumwa | 3/21/2026 - 11:00 a.m. | |
| Noelridge Park Pond | Cedar Rapids | 3/21/2026 - 9:30 a.m. | |
| Ely Pond | Ely | 3/21/2026 - 11:00 a.m. | |
| Sand Lake | Marshalltown | 4/24/2026 - Noon | |
| North Prairie Lake | Cedar Falls | 4/25/2026 - 10 a.m. | |
| Heritage Pond | Dubuque | 4/25/2026 - 10:30 a.m. | |
| Bacon Creek Lake | Sioux City | 1/27/2026 | |
| Big Lake | Council Bluffs | 1/28/2026 | |
| Moorland Pond | Moorland/Fort Dodge | 1/28/2026 | |
| Scharnberg Pond | Spencer | 2/7/2026 | |
| Triumph Park West & East | Waukee | Week of 1/26/2026 | |
| Lake Petocka | Bondurant | Week of 1/26/2026 | |
| Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake | Ames | Week of 1/26/2026 |
Family-friendly Fishing Events
The following stocking locations are paired with a family-friendly event to help anglers have success and fun while fishing.
Spring:
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