Stocking Isn’t Just for Trout — A Look at Its History, Purpose, and Controversies
- The Fly Box LLC

- Apr 19, 2025
- 3 min read
Stocking has become synonymous with fly fishing—especially when it comes to trout. But the practice of raising fish in hatcheries and releasing them into rivers, lakes, and reservoirs is far older, broader, and more complex than most anglers realize.



