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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): February 19
  • Dorey Park (Henrico): February 19
  • Cook Lake (Alexandria): February 20
  • Old Cossey Pond (Fredericksburg): February 20
  • Armistead Pointe Park (Hampton): February 18
  • Ivy Creek Park (Lynchburg): February 20
  • Locust Shade Park (Prince William): Postponed due to weather
  • Northwest River Park (Chesapeake): Stockings cancelled until further notice
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
February 28, 2026Floyd CountyLittle Indian Creek [NSF] B
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brook Trout
February 27, 2026Bath CountyDouthat Lake (Only)+
  • Rainbow Trout
February 27, 2026Bath CountyBack Creek[Delayed Harvest Water]DH
  • Rainbow Trout
February 27, 2026Bath CountySpring RunCR
  • Rainbow Trout
February 27, 2026Bath CountyBullpasture RiverA
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Tiger Trout
February 27, 2026Highland CountyBullpasture RiverA
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Tiger Trout
February 27, 2026Amherst CountyPiney River (S. Fork & Proper) [NSF] [National Forest Water]B
  • Brook Trout
February 27, 2026Giles CountyDismal Creek[National Forest Water]B
  • Brook Trout
February 27, 2026Floyd CountyMira Fork [NSF] C
  • Brook Trout
February 27, 2026Floyd CountyRush Fork [NSF] C
  • Brook Trout
February 27, 2026Floyd CountyWest Fork Little River [NSF] B
  • Rainbow Trout
February 27, 2026Tazewell CountyLincolnshire Lake [Heritage Day Water]A
  • Rainbow Trout
February 26, 2026Page CountyCub Run[National Forest Water]B
  • Brook Trout
February 26, 2026Page CountyHawksbill Creek [Heritage Day Water]A
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brook Trout
February 26, 2026Rockingham CountySlate Lick Run[National Forest Water]B
  • Brook Trout
February 26, 2026Rockingham CountyGerman RiverC
  • Brook Trout
February 26, 2026Bath CountyWilson Creek (Only)+
  • Rainbow Trout
February 26, 2026Alleghany CountyClifton Forge Reservoir[National Forest Water]A
  • Brook Trout
February 26, 2026Alleghany CountyPounding Mill Creek[National Forest Water]B
  • Brook Trout
February 26, 2026Alleghany CountySmith Creek [NSF] [National Forest Water]C
  • Brook Trout
February 26, 2026Albemarle CountyMoormans River (S. Fork)B
  • Brook Trout
February 26, 2026Patrick CountyDan River (Above Talbott) [NSF] B
  • Brook Trout
February 26, 2026Patrick CountyRound Meadow Creek [NSF] C
  • Brook Trout
February 25, 2026Augusta CountyNorth River (Gorge)[National Forest Water]B
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brook Trout
February 25, 2026Augusta CountyHearthstone Lake[National Forest Water]A
  • Brook Trout
February 25, 2026Warren CountyHappy CreekB
  • Rainbow Trout
February 25, 2026Shenandoah CountyMill CreekB
  • Rainbow Trout
February 25, 2026Botetourt CountyJennings Creek [Heritage Day Water][National Forest Water]A
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Brook Trout
  • Tiger Trout
February 25, 2026Botetourt CountyNorth Creek[National Forest Water]B
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brook Trout
February 25, 2026Botetourt CountyMiddle Creek[National Forest Water]B
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brook Trout
  • Tiger Trout
February 25, 2026Botetourt CountyMcFalls Creek[National Forest Water]C
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brook Trout
  • Tiger Trout
February 25, 2026Nelson CountySouth Rockfish River [NSF] C
  • Brook Trout
February 24, 2026Bath CountyBack Creek[National Forest Water]A
  • Brook Trout
  • Tiger Trout
February 24, 2026Rockingham CountyBriery Branch Lake[National Forest Water]A
  • Rainbow Trout
February 24, 2026Rockingham CountyHone Quarry Lake[National Forest Water]A
  • Rainbow Trout
February 24, 2026Rockingham CountyHone Quarry Run[National Forest Water]C
  • Brook Trout
February 24, 2026Frederick CountyHogue CreekB
  • Rainbow Trout
February 24, 2026Frederick CountyClearbrook LakeA
  • Rainbow Trout
February 24, 2026Frederick CountyWinchester Lake (Wilkins Lake)A
  • Rainbow Trout
February 24, 2026Madison CountyRobinson River [Heritage Day Water]A
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brook Trout
February 24, 2026Smyth CountyMiddle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie) [Heritage Day Water]A
  • Rainbow Trout
February 24, 2026Smyth CountyMiddle Fork Holston River (Marion) [Heritage Day Water]A
  • Rainbow Trout
February 24, 2026Smyth CountyStaley CreekA
  • Rainbow Trout
February 23, 2026Rockingham CountyNorth Fork Shenandoah RiverB
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Brown Trout
February 23, 2026Augusta CountyBraley Pond[National Forest Water]A
  • Rainbow Trout
February 23, 2026Bath CountyPads Creek[National Forest Water]B
  • Rainbow Trout
February 23, 2026Bath CountyCowpasture River[National Forest Water]A
  • Rainbow Trout
February 21, 2026Tazewell CountyLake Witten [Heritage Day Water]A
  • Rainbow Trout