Stocking times may vary depending on the distance from the hatchery to the receiving water but most stocking will occur between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. There will be no temporary stream or lake closures associated with these stocking events. The DWR may postpone or change the date of any of these stocking events due to circumstances that compromise the resource or public safety.
2026 Pre-Announced Trout Stocking Dates
| Water | Stocking Date |
|---|---|
| Lake Thompson (Fauquier Co.) (Pending Adequate Water) | April 17, 2026 |
| South River – Ridgeview Park & Grottoes Park (Augusta/Rockingham Co.) | March 25, 2026 |
| Jackson River – Hidden Valley (Bath Co.) | April 17, 2026 |
| North River – Upper & Gorge (Augusta Co.) | March 27, 2026 |
| Mint Springs Lake (Albemarle Co.) | March 28, 2026 |
| Rural Retreat Pond (Wythe Co.) | April 11, 2026 |
| Barbour’s Creek (Craig Co.) | April 17,2026 |
| Middle Fork Holston River (Smyth Co.) | May 30, 2026 |
| South Fork Powell River (Wise Co.) | May 2, 2026 |
| Roanoke River (Roanoke City) | May 1, 2026 |
| Pigg River (Franklin Co.) | March 27, 2026 |
| Liberty Lake (Bedford Co.) | March 20, 2026 |