Norton Reservoir (Upper) trout stocking

City of Norton County, Virginia · lake · 3,307 ft elevation

Norton Reservoir (Upper) was last stocked 3 weeks ago (Oct 16, 2026). We have 81 stockings on record since Oct 17, 2016, 8 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout.

• Stocked more often than 78% of Virginia waters on our record.

Weather at Norton Reservoir (Upper)

• Overnight
  38°F
  Mostly Clear
  wind 5 to 10 mph
• Monday
  57°F
  Sunny
  wind 5 mph
• Monday Night
  41°F
  Clear
  wind 0 to 5 mph
• Tuesday
  59°F
  Sunny
  wind 5 mph
• Tuesday Night
  43°F
  Mostly Clear
  wind 0 to 5 mph
• Veterans Day
  58°F
  Sunny
  1% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Norton Reservoir (Upper) stocked?

Most stockings come in March to April. Stocked 7 times in 2026, usually on Thursdays, about every 14 days.

What is stocked

Stocking history

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 Norton Reservoir (Upper)?

City of Norton 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 Norton Reservoir (Upper)

• Clear Creekstream · 3 mistocked Apr 10, 2026
• Big Stony Creekstream · 6 mistocked May 13, 2026
• Big Stoney Creekstream · 6 mistocked May 21, 2026
• Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.)lake · 7 mistocked Nov 4, 2026
• Bark Camp Lakelake · 7 mistocked Oct 28, 2026
• South Fork Powell Riverstream · 9 mistocked Oct 6, 2026
• Little Stony Creekstream · 11 mistocked May 13, 2026
• Pound River / N. Fork Pound Riverstream · 15 mistocked Oct 5, 2026

All stocked waters in City of Norton CountyStocked this week in Virginia

Questions about Norton Reservoir (Upper)

When was Norton Reservoir (Upper) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 16, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.

How often is Norton Reservoir (Upper) stocked?

Stocked 7 times in 2026, usually on Thursdays, about every 14 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April.

Is Norton Reservoir (Upper) stocked often?

Stocked more often than 78% of Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Norton Reservoir (Upper)?

Rainbow trout (37 stockings); Brook trout (6 stockings); Tiger trout (1 stocking).