Next stocking
Mon, Nov 23, 2026
Most stockings happen in the morning or early afternoon. Exact times aren't published.
At a glance
- Species
- Trout
- Stocking dates listed
- 1
- Bag limit
- 6 trout per day, 7-inch minimum on most stocked waters (check special regulations)
All 2026-2027 stocking dates
| Date | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Scheduled |
From the official Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources schedule, last checked 2026-11-03. Dates can change at short notice.
Tips for freshly stocked trout
- Go within a few days of a stocking. Stocked trout are easiest to catch before the crowds thin them out.
- Light line (4–6 lb) and small spinners work almost everywhere. Where bait is allowed, corn, salmon eggs or dough bait are simple and effective.
- Virginia posts actual stockings on its daily report the same day, so check back here the evening before you go.
- Bring a valid Virginia fishing license unless you're exempt, and check the rules for this water before you keep fish.