When was Briery Branch Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 21, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.

How often is Briery Branch Lake stocked?

Stocked 6 times in 2026, about every 17 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.

Is Briery Branch Lake stocked often?

The second most stocked of 10 waters in Rockingham County. Stocked more often than 68% of Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Briery Branch Lake?

Rainbow trout (36 stockings); Brook trout (10 stockings); Tiger trout (1 stocking).

Briery Branch Lake trout stocking

Rockingham County, Virginia · lake · 1,996 ft elevation

Briery Branch Lake was last stocked 3 weeks ago (Oct 21, 2026). We have 79 stockings on record since Oct 31, 2016, 7 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout.

Last stocked

3 weeks ago

Oct 21, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

7 stockings

On record

79 stockings

since Oct 31, 2016

The second most stocked of 10 waters in Rockingham County.
Stocked more often than 68% of Virginia waters on our record.

Weather at Briery Branch Lake

Tonight
38°F
Mostly Clear
wind 9 mph
Monday
57°F
Sunny
wind 8 to 17 mph
Monday Night
35°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 2 to 6 mph
Tuesday
66°F
Sunny
wind 3 to 8 mph
Tuesday Night
42°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 mph
Veterans Day
65°F
Sunny
wind 3 mph

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

When is Briery Branch Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May. Stocked 6 times in 2026, about every 17 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Briery Branch Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026		1	2	2		1
2025			1	2	3	1	1
2024	1	1	2	2	1	1	1
2023	1	1	2	2	1	1
2022		1	2	2	1	1
2021	1		2	1	2	1		1
2020	1		1	2	1	1		1
2019			2	2	1	1		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Trout	39
Rainbow trout	36
Brook trout	10
Tiger trout	1

Stocking history

20266 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Oct 21Latest Wednesday · 3 weeks ago	Rainbow trout	181 days
Apr 23 Thursday	Rainbow trout	9 days
Apr 14 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	26 days
Mar 19 Thursday	Rainbow trout	17 days
Mar 2 Monday	Rainbow trout	6 days
Feb 24 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	14 weeks

20258 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Nov 18 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	4 weeks
Oct 21 Tuesday	Rainbow troutTiger trout	151 days
May 23 Friday	Rainbow trout	8 days
May 15 Thursday	Rainbow trout	1 week
May 8 Thursday	Rainbow trout	13 days
Apr 25 Friday	Rainbow trout	17 days
Apr 8 Tuesday	Brook troutRainbow trout	27 days
Mar 12 Wednesday	Brook troutRainbow trout	118 days

20249 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Nov 14 Thursday	Rainbow trout	22 days
Oct 23 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	23 weeks
May 15 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	15 days
Apr 30 Tuesday	Brook trout	20 days
Apr 10 Wednesday	Brook trout	11 days
Mar 30 Saturday	Brook troutRainbow trout	17 days
Mar 13 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	16 days
Feb 26 Monday	Rainbow trout	32 days
Jan 25 Thursday	Rainbow trout	90 days

20238 stockings

Oct 27 rainbow trout
May 18 rainbow trout
Apr 20 brook trout, rainbow trout
Apr 3 brook trout, rainbow trout
Mar 27 brook trout
Mar 10 rainbow trout
Feb 21 rainbow trout
Jan 5 rainbow trout

20227 stockings

Oct 26 rainbow trout
May 18 rainbow trout
Apr 28 rainbow trout
Apr 13 brook trout, rainbow trout
Mar 29 rainbow trout
Mar 1 rainbow trout
Feb 8 brook trout

20218 stockings

Dec 8 rainbow trout
Oct 27 rainbow trout
May 19 trout
May 5 trout
Apr 7 trout
Mar 17 trout
Mar 3 trout
Jan 21 trout

20207 stockings

Dec 15 trout
Oct 21 trout
May 18 trout
Apr 30 trout
Apr 7 trout
Mar 3 trout
Jan 16 trout

20197 stockings

Dec 17 trout
Oct 30 trout
May 6 trout
Apr 29 trout
Apr 11 trout
Mar 20 trout
Mar 5 trout

20189 stockings

Dec 19 trout
Nov 28 trout
Oct 17 trout
May 15 trout
Apr 26 trout
Apr 9 trout
Mar 29 trout
Mar 14 trout
Feb 28 trout

20178 stockings

Dec 5 trout
Oct 19 trout
May 19 trout
Apr 27 trout
Apr 18 trout
Mar 22 trout
Mar 9 trout
Feb 14 trout

20162 stockings

Dec 12 trout
Oct 31 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 Briery Branch Lake?

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

Directions Larger map Virginia fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Briery Branch Lake

Hone Quarry Runstream · 1 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
Hone Quarry Lakelake · 2 mistocked Oct 21, 2026
Hearthstone Lakelake · 4 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
North River (Gorge)stream · 8 mistocked May 6, 2026
Dry Riverstream · 8 mistocked May 7, 2026
North River (Natural Chimneys)stream · 8 mistocked May 28, 2026
North River (Upper)stream · 8 mistocked May 4, 2026
North River (Tail)stream · 9 mistocked Oct 26, 2026

All stocked waters in Rockingham County Stocked this week in Virginia

Questions about Briery Branch Lake

When was Briery Branch Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 21, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.
How often is Briery Branch Lake stocked?: Stocked 6 times in 2026, about every 17 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.
Is Briery Branch Lake stocked often?: The second most stocked of 10 waters in Rockingham County. Stocked more often than 68% of Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Briery Branch Lake?: Rainbow trout (36 stockings); Brook trout (10 stockings); Tiger trout (1 stocking).