When was North River (Natural Chimneys) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 28, 2026 (brown trout), according to Virginia agency reports.

How often is North River (Natural Chimneys) stocked?

Stocked 5 times in 2026, about every 46 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.

What kind of trout are stocked in North River (Natural Chimneys)?

Rainbow trout (4 stockings); Brown trout (3 stockings); Brook trout (1 stocking).

North River (Natural Chimneys) trout stocking

Augusta County, Virginia · stream

North River (Natural Chimneys) was last stocked 4 months ago (May 28, 2026). We have 8 stockings on record since Apr 24, 2025, 5 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout.

Last stocked

4 months ago

May 28, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

On record

8 stockings

since Apr 24, 2025

River conditions

USGS gage: NORTH RIVER NEAR STOKESVILLE, VA (4 km away).

Flow: 2 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.72 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 2 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at North River (Natural Chimneys)

Tonight
40°F
Mostly Clear
wind 12 mph
Friday
65°F
Sunny
wind 9 to 15 mph
Friday Night
45°F
Mostly Clear
wind 9 to 13 mph
Saturday
68°F
Sunny
wind 12 mph
Saturday Night
47°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 10 mph
Sunday
66°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 12 mph

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

When is North River (Natural Chimneys) stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May. Stocked 5 times in 2026, about every 46 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of North River (Natural Chimneys) by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026	1	1	1	1	1
2025				1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Typical size
Rainbow trout	4
Brown trout	3
Brook trout	1

Stocking history

Date	Species	Hatchery
May 28, 2026	Brown trout
May 28, 2026	Rainbow trout
Apr 8, 2026	Brown trout
Mar 23, 2026	Rainbow trout
Feb 17, 2026	Brook trout
Jan 2, 2026	Brown trout
May 1, 2025	Rainbow trout
Apr 24, 2025	Rainbow 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.

Where is North River (Natural Chimneys)?

Augusta 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 North River (Natural Chimneys)

North River (Upper)stream · 1 mistocked May 4, 2026
Elkhorn Lakelake · 3 mistocked May 4, 2026
North River (Tail)stream · 3 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
North River (Gorge)stream · 5 mistocked May 6, 2026
Braley Pondpond · 6 mistocked May 13, 2026
Hearthstone Lakelake · 6 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Briery Branch Lakelake · 8 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Hone Quarry Runstream · 10 mistocked Apr 14, 2026

All stocked waters in Augusta County Stocked this week in Virginia

Questions about North River (Natural Chimneys)

When was North River (Natural Chimneys) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 28, 2026 (brown trout), according to Virginia agency reports.
How often is North River (Natural Chimneys) stocked?: Stocked 5 times in 2026, about every 46 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
What kind of trout are stocked in North River (Natural Chimneys)?: Rainbow trout (4 stockings); Brown trout (3 stockings); Brook trout (1 stocking).