When was Roanoke River (Salem) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 27, 2026 (brook trout and rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.

How often is Roanoke River (Salem) stocked?

Stocked 10 times in 2026, usually on Mondays, about every 21 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April and October.

Is Roanoke River (Salem) stocked often?

The most stocked water in Roanoke County (109 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 99% of Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Roanoke River (Salem)?

Rainbow trout (57 stockings); Brook trout (51 stockings).

How warm is the water near Roanoke River (Salem)?

The USGS gage read 52°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Roanoke River (Salem) trout stocking

Roanoke County, Virginia · stream · 978 ft elevation

Roanoke River (Salem) was last stocked 13 days ago (Oct 27, 2026). We have 109 stockings on record since Oct 21, 2016, 11 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to April and October. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout.

Last stocked

13 days ago

Oct 27, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

11 stockings

Water temperature

52°F

Ideal for trout

The most stocked water in Roanoke County (109 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 99% of Virginia waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: ROANOKE RIVER AT RTS 639/760 AT SALEM, VA (6 km away).

Water temperature: 52°F

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 56 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:55 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Roanoke River (Salem)

Tonight
45°F
Clear
wind 9 to 13 mph
Monday
66°F
Sunny
wind 12 to 18 mph
Monday Night
40°F
Clear
wind 5 to 9 mph
Tuesday
72°F
Sunny
wind 6 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
41°F
Mostly Clear
wind 8 mph
Veterans Day
72°F
Sunny
wind 2 to 6 mph

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

When is Roanoke River (Salem) stocked?

Most stockings come in March to April and October. Stocked 10 times in 2026, usually on Mondays, about every 21 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Roanoke River (Salem) 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	3	2	1	2
2025	1	1	2	3	1	2		1
2024		1	2	3	2	1	1	1
2023		1	3	3	1	2		1
2022	1	2	2	3		2		1
2021		2	2	2	2	2		1
2020	1		3	2	2	2		1
2019		1	3	3	1	2	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Rainbow trout	57
Trout	52
Brook trout	51

Stocking history

202610 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous	Water
Oct 27Latest Tuesday · 13 days ago	Brook troutRainbow trout	5 days	58°F
Oct 22 Thursday · 3 weeks ago	Brook troutRainbow trout	157 days	58°F
May 18 Monday	Brook troutRainbow trout	3 weeks
Apr 27 Monday	Brook troutRainbow trout	3 weeks
Apr 6 Monday	Brook troutRainbow trout	2 weeks
Mar 23 Monday	Brook troutRainbow trout	4 days
Mar 19 Thursday	Brook troutRainbow trout	1 week
Mar 12 Thursday	Brook troutRainbow trout	27 days
Feb 13 Friday	Brook troutRainbow trout	3 weeks
Jan 23 Friday	Brook troutRainbow trout	44 days

202511 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Dec 10 Wednesday	Brook troutRainbow trout	51 days
Oct 20 Monday	Rainbow trout	3 days
Oct 17 Friday	Brook troutRainbow trout	151 days
May 19 Monday	Brook troutRainbow trout	4 weeks
Apr 21 Monday	Brook troutRainbow trout	5 days
Apr 16 Wednesday	Brook troutRainbow trout	1 week
Apr 9 Wednesday	Brook troutRainbow trout	23 days
Mar 17 Monday	Brook troutRainbow trout	11 days
Mar 6 Thursday	Brook troutRainbow trout	8 days
Feb 26 Wednesday	Brook troutRainbow trout	27 days
Jan 30 Thursday	Brook troutRainbow trout	51 days

202411 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Dec 10 Tuesday	Brook troutRainbow trout	39 days
Nov 1 Friday	Brook troutRainbow trout	24 days
Oct 8 Tuesday	Brook troutRainbow trout	145 days
May 16 Thursday	Brook troutRainbow trout	2 weeks
May 2 Thursday	Brook troutRainbow trout	6 days
Apr 26 Friday	Brook troutRainbow trout	16 days
Apr 10 Wednesday	Brook troutRainbow trout	2 days
Apr 8 Monday	Brook troutRainbow trout	32 days
Mar 7 Thursday	Brook troutRainbow trout	3 days
Mar 4 Monday	Brook troutRainbow trout	11 days
Feb 22 Thursday	Brook troutRainbow trout	73 days

202311 stockings

Dec 11 rainbow trout
Oct 27 rainbow trout
Oct 6 rainbow trout
May 23 brook trout, rainbow trout
Apr 25 brook trout, rainbow trout
Apr 11 brook trout, rainbow trout
Apr 5 brook trout, rainbow trout
Mar 13 brook trout, rainbow trout
Mar 3 brook trout, rainbow trout
Mar 2 brook trout, rainbow trout
Feb 9 brook trout, rainbow trout

202211 stockings

Dec 5 brook trout, rainbow trout
Oct 26 brook trout, rainbow trout
Oct 11 brook trout, rainbow trout
Apr 28 brook trout, rainbow trout
Apr 6 brook trout, rainbow trout
Apr 5 brook trout, rainbow trout
Mar 29 brook trout, rainbow trout
Mar 3 brook trout, rainbow trout
Feb 9 brook trout, rainbow trout
Feb 2 brook trout, rainbow trout
Jan 12 brook trout, rainbow trout

202111 stockings

Dec 7 brook trout, rainbow trout
Oct 28 rainbow trout
Oct 4 rainbow trout
May 19 trout
May 6 trout
Apr 10 trout
Apr 6 trout
Mar 29 trout
Mar 12 trout
Feb 24 trout
Feb 23 trout

202011 stockings

Dec 18 trout
Oct 13 trout
Oct 9 trout
May 14 trout
May 6 trout
Apr 10 trout
Apr 7 trout
Mar 18 trout
Mar 5 trout
Mar 2 trout
Jan 10 trout

201911 stockings

Nov 20 trout
Oct 23 trout
Oct 9 trout
May 21 trout
Apr 24 trout
Apr 12 trout
Apr 10 trout
Mar 28 trout
Mar 11 trout
Mar 8 trout
Feb 1 trout

201810 stockings

Nov 19 trout
Nov 13 trout
Oct 1 trout
May 22 trout
Apr 27 trout
Apr 11 trout
Apr 9 trout
Mar 27 trout
Mar 16 trout
Jan 11 trout

20178 stockings

Nov 21 trout
Oct 20 trout
Oct 18 trout
May 30 trout
May 2 trout
Apr 13 trout
Mar 27 trout
Mar 7 trout

20164 stockings

Dec 19 trout
Nov 4 trout
Oct 26 trout
Oct 21 trout

Water: the daily high at the nearest USGS gage on the stocking day, where the gage has it.

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 Roanoke River (Salem)?

Roanoke 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 Roanoke River (Salem)

Roanoke River (Green Hill Park)stream · 4 mistocked Oct 22, 2026
Roanoke River (City)stream · 5 mistocked Nov 5, 2026
Tinker Creekstream · 7 mistocked Oct 23, 2026
Glade Creekstream · 8 mistocked Oct 23, 2026
Goose Creekstream · 15 mistocked May 4, 2026
Craig Creekstream · 17 mistocked May 5, 2026
Pigg Riverstream · 22 mistocked Oct 9, 2026
Barbours Creekstream · 23 mistocked May 9, 2026

All stocked waters in Roanoke County Stocked this week in Virginia

Questions about Roanoke River (Salem)

When was Roanoke River (Salem) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 27, 2026 (brook trout and rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.
How often is Roanoke River (Salem) stocked?: Stocked 10 times in 2026, usually on Mondays, about every 21 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April and October.
Is Roanoke River (Salem) stocked often?: The most stocked water in Roanoke County (109 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 99% of Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Roanoke River (Salem)?: Rainbow trout (57 stockings); Brook trout (51 stockings).
How warm is the water near Roanoke River (Salem)?: The USGS gage read 52°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.