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Important Notices

Whitetop Laurel and Straight Branch Trout Stocking ClosuresImpacts from Hurricane Helene were widespread throughout Southwest Virginia, particularly the Mount Rogers Area around Damascus, which led to a complete closure of the Virginia Creeper Trail between Green Cove Station and Damascus. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2026 to repair or replace several dozen trestle crossings and to rebuild the trail system. As a result of large-scale construction mobilization, heavy traffic along Highway 58, and public safety concerns, most of Whitetop Laurel and Straight Branch will not be stocked with catchable trout until further notice. Beartree Lake is currently undergoing renovation and dredging and will also not be stocked until completion of that project. For more information, a list of nearby waters receiving increased stocking allocations, and a map of the affected area, please see this press release.
Trout Stocking Updates
  • Pandapas Pond in Montgomery County will change from an A water to a B water this stocking season.
  • Liberty Lake in Bedford County will change from an A water to a B water this stocking season.
Urban Trout Stockings
  • Shields Lake (Richmond): January 5
  • Dorey Park (Henrico): January 5
  • Locust Shade Park (Prince William): January 12
  • Armistead Pointe Park (Hampton): January 14
  • Cook Lake (Alexandria): January 20
  • Old Cossey Pond (Fredericksburg): January 20
  • Ivy Creek Park (Lynchburg): January 26
  • Northwest River Park (Chesapeake): Stockings cancelled until further notice due to construction
Beartree Lake (Washington County)Beartree Lake, located on the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in Washington County, will be drawn down for repairs and will not be stocked with trout until further notice. Public inquiries related to the closure can be directed to the Mount Rogers NRA (276-783-5196).
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DateCountyWaterbodyCategorySpecies Stocked
January 16, 2026Bath CountyBullpasture RiverA
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brown Trout
January 16, 2026Highland CountyBullpasture RiverA
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brown Trout
January 16, 2026Amherst CountyPedlar River (Upper) [Heritage Day Water][National Forest Water]B
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Brook Trout
  • Tiger Trout
January 16, 2026Amherst CountyDavis Mill Creek[National Forest Water]C
  • Brook Trout
January 15, 2026Grayson CountyBig Wilson CreekA
  • Rainbow Trout
January 15, 2026Rockingham CountyNorth Fork Shenandoah RiverB
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brown Trout
January 15, 2026Madison CountyHughes RiverA
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brook Trout
January 14, 2026City of HamptonArmistead Pointe Park PondU
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Tiger Trout
January 14, 2026Franklin CountyPigg River [Heritage Day Water]A
  • Rainbow Trout
January 14, 2026Franklin CountyRunnett Bag CreekB
  • Rainbow Trout
January 14, 2026Augusta CountyLower Sherando Lake[National Forest Water]A
  • Rainbow Trout
January 14, 2026Shenandoah CountyPassage Creek [Heritage Day Water][National Forest Water]A
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brown Trout
January 14, 2026Warren CountyPassage Creek[Delayed Harvest Water]DH
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brown Trout
January 14, 2026Bath CountyBack Creek[Delayed Harvest Water]DH
  • Brown Trout
January 14, 2026Bath CountyJackson River Special Reg *[National Forest Water]
  • Brown Trout
January 13, 2026Botetourt CountyJennings Creek [Heritage Day Water][National Forest Water]A
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brook Trout
January 13, 2026Botetourt CountyNorth Creek[National Forest Water]B
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brook Trout
January 13, 2026Rockingham CountySouth River (Grottoes)A
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brown Trout
January 13, 2026Augusta CountySouth River (Ridgeview Park)A
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brown Trout
January 13, 2026Buchanan CountyDismal RiverA
  • Rainbow Trout
January 13, 2026Botetourt CountyMiddle Creek[National Forest Water]B
  • Rainbow Trout
January 13, 2026Botetourt CountyMcFalls Creek[National Forest Water]C
  • Rainbow Trout
January 12, 2026Prince William CountyLocust Shade ParkU
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Tiger Trout
January 12, 2026Albemarle CountyMint Springs Lake (Upper)A
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brook Trout
  • Tiger Trout
January 12, 2026Albemarle CountySugar Hollow ReservoirA
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brook Trout
January 12, 2026Smyth CountySouth Fork Holston River (Lower)A
  • Rainbow Trout