When was Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 19, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.

How often is Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie) stocked?

Stocked 7 times in 2026, usually on Fridays, about every 21 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.

Is Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie) stocked often?

Number 5 of 11 stocked waters in Smyth County by stocking days. 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 Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie)?

Rainbow trout (33 stockings); Brown trout (13 stockings); Brook trout (5 stockings).

Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie) trout stocking

Smyth County, Virginia · stream · 1,933 ft elevation

Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie) was last stocked 3 weeks ago (Oct 19, 2026). We have 79 stockings on record since Oct 7, 2016, 8 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout.

Last stocked

3 weeks ago

Oct 19, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

8 stockings

On record

79 stockings

since Oct 7, 2016

Number 5 of 11 stocked waters in Smyth County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 68% of Virginia waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: M F HOLSTON RIVER AT SEVEN MILE FORD, VA (5 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 48 cfs; lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.22 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 48 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:10 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie)

Tonight
33°F
Mostly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 8 mph
Saturday
56°F
Sunny
wind 3 to 9 mph
Saturday Night
27°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 3 mph
Sunday
62°F
Sunny
wind 1 to 12 mph
Sunday Night
30°F
Clear
wind 12 mph
Monday
64°F
Sunny
wind 7 to 12 mph

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

When is Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie) stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May. Stocked 7 times in 2026, usually on Fridays, about every 21 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie) 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	1	2	2	1
2025			2	2	2	1		1
2024	1		2	1	2	1		1
2023		1	3	1	1	1	1
2022	1		2	1	2	1		1
2021		1	2	2	1	1	1
2020	1		2	2	1	1		1
2019		1	2	2	1	1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Trout	38
Rainbow trout	33
Brown trout	13
Brook trout	5

Stocking history

20267 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Oct 19Latest Monday · 3 weeks ago	Rainbow trout	142 days
May 30 Saturday	Rainbow trout	29 days
May 1 Friday	Rainbow trout	13 days
Apr 18 Saturday	Rainbow trout	15 days
Apr 3 Friday	Brook troutBrown troutRainbow trout	3 weeks
Mar 13 Friday	Rainbow trout	17 days
Feb 24 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	67 days

20258 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Dec 19 Friday	Rainbow trout	9 weeks
Oct 17 Friday	Rainbow trout	139 days
May 31 Saturday	Rainbow trout	29 days
May 2 Friday	Brook troutBrown troutRainbow trout	16 days
Apr 16 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	12 days
Apr 4 Friday	Rainbow trout	2 weeks
Mar 21 Friday	Brown troutRainbow trout	9 days
Mar 12 Wednesday	Brown trout	12 weeks

20248 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Dec 18 Wednesday	Brown trout	64 days
Oct 15 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	143 days
May 25 Saturday	Rainbow trout	15 days
May 10 Friday	Brown troutRainbow trout	5 weeks
Apr 5 Friday	Brook troutBrown troutRainbow trout	9 days
Mar 27 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	19 days
Mar 8 Friday	Rainbow trout	57 days
Jan 11 Thursday	Rainbow trout	64 days

20238 stockings

Nov 8 brown trout
Oct 18 brown trout
May 26 rainbow trout
Apr 17 rainbow trout
Mar 31 brook trout, rainbow trout
Mar 15 brown trout
Mar 3 brown trout, rainbow trout
Feb 14 brown trout

20228 stockings

Dec 16 brook trout
Oct 4 rainbow trout
May 28 rainbow trout
May 6 rainbow trout
Apr 1 rainbow trout
Mar 25 rainbow trout
Mar 9 rainbow trout
Jan 3 rainbow trout

20218 stockings

Nov 17 rainbow trout
Oct 6 brown trout
May 29 trout
Apr 22 trout
Apr 2 trout
Mar 22 trout
Mar 5 trout
Feb 17 trout

20208 stockings

Dec 4 trout
Oct 9 trout
May 22 trout
Apr 18 trout
Apr 1 trout
Mar 19 trout
Mar 5 trout
Jan 23 trout

20198 stockings

Nov 14 trout
Oct 18 trout
May 25 trout
Apr 26 trout
Apr 5 trout
Mar 27 trout
Mar 9 trout
Feb 15 trout

20186 stockings

Dec 20 trout
Oct 16 trout
May 26 trout
Apr 6 trout
Mar 27 trout
Mar 10 trout

20178 stockings

Nov 15 trout
Oct 20 trout
May 27 trout
Apr 28 trout
Apr 11 trout
Mar 31 trout
Mar 3 trout
Feb 6 trout

20162 stockings

Dec 5 trout
Oct 7 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 Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie)?

Smyth 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 Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie)

South Fork Holston River (Lower)stream · 3 mistocked Oct 5, 2026
South Fork Holston River (Buller Dam)stream · 9 mistocked Oct 2, 2026
Middle Fork Holston River (Marion)stream · 9 mistocked Oct 19, 2026
Beartree Lakelake · 10 mistocked May 29, 2025
Staley Creekstream · 11 mistocked Oct 15, 2026
Whitetop Laurel (Upper)stream · 11 mistocked Oct 7, 2026
Hurricane Creekstream · 11 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Straight Branchstream · 11 mistocked Oct 23, 2025

All stocked waters in Smyth County Stocked this week in Virginia

Questions about Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie)

When was Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 19, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.
How often is Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie) stocked?: Stocked 7 times in 2026, usually on Fridays, about every 21 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.
Is Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie) stocked often?: Number 5 of 11 stocked waters in Smyth County by stocking days. 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 Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie)?: Rainbow trout (33 stockings); Brown trout (13 stockings); Brook trout (5 stockings).