Virginia Trout Stocking Schedule
Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.
Quick answer: Virginia trout stocking timing varies by waterbody. The main season runs from October through May, with category-specific frequency and urban-water windows. Floods, road closures, water temperature, and hatchery conditions can alter planned work. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 0 reported trout stocking rows during the past 30 days (1399 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Virginia DWR Daily Trout Stocking Schedule; confirm current conditions with the official report.
Best time to go
Catchable trout are often most active in the first week after stocking, especially near release points and along shorelines.
Typical window after a catchable plant: 1–7 days
Find recently stocked waters near you →Recent trout stockings
| Date | Waterbody | Species | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | Clinch Mountain | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 30, 2026 | Crooked Creek | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 30, 2026 | Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie) | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 30, 2026 | Middle Fork Holston River (Marion) | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 29, 2026 | Clinch Mountain | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 29, 2026 | Crooked Creek | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 29, 2026 | Crooked Creek | Brook Trout | — | Agency |
| May 29, 2026 | Douthat Lake & Wilson Creek | Brown Trout | — | Agency |
| May 29, 2026 | Forest Service Office Youth Ponds | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 29, 2026 | Hales Lake | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 29, 2026 | Hales Lake | Brown Trout | — | Agency |
| May 29, 2026 | Hales Lake | Tiger Trout | — | Agency |
| May 29, 2026 | Middle Fork Powell River (Appalachia) | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 28, 2026 | North River (Natural Chimneys) | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 28, 2026 | North River (Natural Chimneys) | Brown Trout | — | Agency |
| May 28, 2026 | Silver Lake | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 28, 2026 | Silver Lake | Brown Trout | — | Agency |
| May 27, 2026 | Back Creek | Brown Trout | — | Agency |
| May 27, 2026 | Clinch Mountain | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 27, 2026 | Crooked Creek | Brown Trout | — | Agency |
| May 27, 2026 | Crooked Creek | Tiger Trout | — | Agency |
| May 27, 2026 | Dan River (Below Powerhouse) | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 27, 2026 | Dan River (Below Powerhouse) | Brown Trout | — | Agency |
| May 27, 2026 | Dan River (Below Powerhouse) | Tiger Trout | — | Agency |
| May 27, 2026 | Stony Creek | Brown Trout | — | Agency |
| May 27, 2026 | Tye River | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 27, 2026 | Tye River | Brown Trout | — | Agency |
| May 27, 2026 | Tye River | Brook Trout | — | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Cowpasture River | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Cowpasture River | Brown Trout | — | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Cowpasture River | Tiger Trout | — | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Cripple Creek (Ravens) | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Robinson River | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | Robinson River | Brook Trout | — | Agency |
| May 26, 2026 | South Fork Holston River (Lower) | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 25, 2026 | Crooked Creek | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
| May 25, 2026 | Crooked Creek | Brown Trout | — | Agency |
| May 25, 2026 | Crooked Creek | Brook Trout | — | Agency |
| May 25, 2026 | Crooked Creek | Tiger Trout | — | Agency |
| May 23, 2026 | Clinch Mountain | Rainbow Trout | — | Agency |
FAQ
When are trout stocked in Virginia?
The main season runs from October through May, with category-specific frequency and urban-water windows. Floods, road closures, water temperature, and hatchery conditions can alter planned work. Recent normalized rows: 0 in the last 30 days.
How soon after trout stocking should you fish?
Catchable trout are often most active in the first week after stocking, especially near release points and along shorelines. Typical window: 1–7 days.
Where is the official Virginia stocking report?
Use Virginia daily trout stocking schedule from Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.
Related: Virginia stocking guide · Stocking near me map