When was North River (Tail) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 27, 2026 (brown trout), according to Virginia agency reports.

How often is North River (Tail) stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 67 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March.

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

Brown trout (2 stockings); Brook trout (1 stocking); Rainbow trout (1 stocking).

North River (Tail) trout stocking

Augusta County, Virginia · stream

North River (Tail) was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 27, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Mar 27, 2025, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March. Species stocked: brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Apr 27, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

On record

4 stockings

since Mar 27, 2025

River conditions

USGS gage: NORTH RIVER NEAR STOKESVILLE, VA (2 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 (Tail)

Tonight
40°F
Mostly Clear
wind 10 mph
Friday
66°F
Sunny
wind 12 mph
Friday Night
46°F
Mostly Clear
wind 10 mph
Saturday
69°F
Sunny
wind 7 to 10 mph
Saturday Night
47°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 9 mph
Sunday
68°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 7 to 10 mph

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

When is North River (Tail) stocked?

Most stockings come in March. Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 67 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of North River (Tail) 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
2025			1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Typical size
Brown trout	2
Brook trout	1
Rainbow trout	1

Stocking history

Date	Species	Hatchery
Apr 27, 2026	Brown trout
Mar 31, 2026	Brown trout
Jan 23, 2026	Brook trout
Mar 27, 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 (Tail)?

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 (Tail)

Elkhorn Lakelake · 1 mistocked May 4, 2026
North River (Gorge)stream · 2 mistocked May 6, 2026
North River (Upper)stream · 3 mistocked May 4, 2026
North River (Natural Chimneys)stream · 3 mistocked May 28, 2026
Hearthstone Lakelake · 5 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Braley Pondpond · 6 mistocked May 13, 2026
Briery Branch Lakelake · 9 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 (Tail)

When was North River (Tail) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 27, 2026 (brown trout), according to Virginia agency reports.
How often is North River (Tail) stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 67 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March.
What kind of trout are stocked in North River (Tail)?: Brown trout (2 stockings); Brook trout (1 stocking); Rainbow trout (1 stocking).