Southcentral Virginia (Region 2) Trout Stocking Updates- Rocky Row Run and Upper Pedlar are currently unsuitable for stocking due to low flow conditions. Stocking in these locations will resume when conditions improve.
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Southwest Virginia (Region 3) Trout Stocking Updates- Construction to repair damage from Hurricane Helene at the U.S. Forest Service’s Raven Cliff Recreation Area in Wythe County began earlier this year and will continue through early 2027. To ensure visitor safety, the Raven Cliff Recreation Area will be closed to the public. Stockings for Cripple Creek are split between Raven Cliff and a lower stocked section near the Collins Cove Horse Camp. Until the construction is complete at Raven Cliff, all stockings allocated for Cripple Creek will occur at Collins Cove.
- The U.S. Forest Service has completed renovation work at Beartree Lake. The lake will return to the stocking schedule for this season.
- The stocked section of Lovill’s Creek in Carroll County is being permanently removed from DWR’s stocked trout program beginning this season. Recent property posting has greatly reduced the amount of stream that is accessible to the public.
- Due to road closures at the U.S Forest Service’s Hanging Rock Day Use Area, the stocked section of Little Stony Creek in Scott County will not be stocked until the roads are reopened.
- Due to very low stream levels as well as low water flow rates, hatchery management staff have decided to cancel the planned stockings of Stoney Creek and West Fork Reed Creek in Wythe County scheduled for Wednesday, November 28, 2026. These stockings will be made up at a future date yet to be determined.
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Northern & Northwest Virginia (Region 4) Trout Stocking Updates- Accotink and Holmes are currently unsuitable for stocking due to low flow conditions. Stocking in these locations will resume when conditions improve.
- Construction repairs at Mint Springs Upper Lake have been completed and trout stocking for the 2026–27 season will be completed as planned as soon as water levels and water temperature return to ideal levels for public use.
- Construction repairs at Mint Springs Middle Lake are ongoing and are expected to be completed by January 2027 and DWR trout stocking will be postponed until October 2027 to allow for development of ideal habitat and angling opportunities to be confirmed prior to trout stocking in fall of 2027.
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Urban Trout Stockings- Ivy Creek Lake Park (Lynchburg): November 9
- Dorey Park (Henrico): November 10
- Shields Lake (Richmond): November 10
- Cook Lake (Alexandria): November 23
- Old Cossey Pond (Fredericksburg): November 23
- Locust Shade Park (Prince William): November 16
- Armistead Pointe Park Pond (Hampton): November 30
- Northwest River Park (Chesapeake): November 30
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| Monthly Trout Stocking AnnouncementsTrout stockings will now be announced on the third Friday of the month for the following month on the DWR website. Announced stockings may be rescheduled due to weather, equipment failure, staff shortages, or other unforeseen circumstances. |
