LDWF’s fish hatcheries stocked 4.2 million freshwater sportfish statewide for summer anglers

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) hatcheries produced and stocked approximately 4.2 million freshwater sportfish into 50 waterbodies statewide during the spring 2024 stocking season. The stocked fish primarily consisted of Florida Bass (4.2 million) and Hybrid Striped Bass (67,100).LDWF owns and operates Booker Fowler, Beechwood, Huey P. Long, and Monroe Fish Hatc...