When was Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Nov 4, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.

How often is Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.) stocked?

Stocked 5 times in 2026, usually on Thursdays, about every 28 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May and October.

Is Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.) stocked often?

The third most stocked of 6 waters in Wise County. Stocked about as often as a typical Virginia water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.)?

Rainbow trout (22 stockings); Brook trout (6 stockings); Tiger trout (1 stocking).

Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.) trout stocking

Wise County, Virginia · lake · 2,532 ft elevation

Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.) was last stocked 5 days ago (Nov 4, 2026). We have 49 stockings on record since Feb 8, 2017, 5 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May and October. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout.

Last stocked

5 days ago

Nov 4, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

On record

49 stockings

since Feb 8, 2017

The third most stocked of 6 waters in Wise County.
Stocked about as often as a typical Virginia water on our record.

Weather at Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.)

Tonight
36°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 mph
Monday
61°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday Night
36°F
Clear
wind 0 mph
Tuesday
64°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
39°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Veterans Day
64°F
Sunny
1% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.) stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May and October. Stocked 5 times in 2026, usually on Thursdays, about every 28 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.) by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026	1	1	1	1		1
2025		1	1	1	1
2024		1	1	1	1		1
2023		1	1	1	1		1
2022		1	1	1	1	1
2021		1	1	1	1		1
2020		1		1	1	1
2019		1	1	1	1		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Trout	23
Rainbow trout	22
Brook trout	6
Tiger trout	1

Stocking history

20265 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Nov 4Latest Wednesday · 5 days ago	Rainbow trout	180 days
May 8 Friday	Rainbow trout	4 weeks
Apr 10 Friday	Brook troutTiger trout	22 days
Mar 19 Thursday	Rainbow trout	4 weeks
Feb 19 Thursday	Rainbow trout	114 days

20254 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Oct 28 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	172 days
May 9 Friday	Brook troutRainbow trout	3 weeks
Apr 18 Friday	Rainbow trout	31 days
Mar 18 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	14 weeks

20245 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Dec 10 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	40 days
Oct 31 Thursday	Rainbow trout	174 days
May 10 Friday	Rainbow trout	3 weeks
Apr 19 Friday	Brook troutRainbow trout	31 days
Mar 19 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	96 days

20235 stockings

Dec 14 rainbow trout
Oct 27 brook trout
May 15 brook trout
Apr 24 brook trout
Mar 1 rainbow trout

20225 stockings

Nov 28 rainbow trout
Oct 31 rainbow trout
May 13 rainbow trout
Apr 25 rainbow trout
Mar 22 rainbow trout

20215 stockings

Dec 2 rainbow trout
Oct 26 rainbow trout
May 5 trout
Apr 14 trout
Mar 11 trout

20204 stockings

Nov 13 trout
Oct 28 trout
May 13 trout
Mar 17 trout

20195 stockings

Dec 9 trout
Oct 30 trout
May 15 trout
Apr 19 trout
Mar 18 trout

20186 stockings

Nov 14 trout
Oct 22 trout
May 3 trout
Apr 9 trout
Mar 16 trout
Feb 21 trout

20175 stockings

Oct 11 trout
Apr 18 trout
Apr 14 trout
Mar 24 trout
Feb 8 trout

From Virginia fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Virginia fishing regulations.

Where is Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.)?

Wise County, Virginia. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.)

Clear Creekstream · 4 mistocked Apr 10, 2026
Norton Reservoir (Upper)lake · 7 mistocked Oct 16, 2026
Bark Camp Lakelake · 7 mistocked Oct 28, 2026
Little Stony Creekstream · 8 mistocked May 13, 2026
Big Stony Creekstream · 11 mistocked May 13, 2026
Big Stoney Creekstream · 11 mistocked May 21, 2026
Pound River / N. Fork Pound Riverstream · 12 mistocked Oct 5, 2026
Cranesnest Riverstream · 14 mistocked Oct 5, 2026

All stocked waters in Wise County Stocked this week in Virginia

Questions about Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.)

When was Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Nov 4, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.
How often is Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.) stocked?: Stocked 5 times in 2026, usually on Thursdays, about every 28 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May and October.
Is Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.) stocked often?: The third most stocked of 6 waters in Wise County. Stocked about as often as a typical Virginia water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.)?: Rainbow trout (22 stockings); Brook trout (6 stockings); Tiger trout (1 stocking).