When was Russell Fork River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 13, 2026 (brook trout), according to Virginia agency reports.

How often is Russell Fork River stocked?

It was stocked 3 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

What kind of trout are stocked in Russell Fork River?

Rainbow trout (3 stockings); Brook trout (1 stocking); Tiger trout (1 stocking).

Russell Fork River trout stocking

Buchanan County, Virginia · stream

Russell Fork River was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 13, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since Apr 16, 2025, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Apr 13, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

On record

5 stockings

since Apr 16, 2025

Weather at Russell Fork River

Tonight
39°F
Mostly Clear
wind 2 mph
Friday
69°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 8 mph
Friday Night
42°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 8 mph
Saturday
70°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 7 mph
Saturday Night
43°F
Clear
wind 0 to 6 mph
Sunday
70°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 8 mph

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

When is Russell Fork River stocked?

Most stockings come in April.

By month, all years

Stockings of Russell Fork River 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
2025				1						1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Typical size
Rainbow trout	3
Brook trout	1
Tiger trout	1

Stocking history

Date	Species	Hatchery
Apr 13, 2026	Brook trout
Apr 13, 2026	Tiger trout
Mar 11, 2026	Rainbow trout
Oct 27, 2025	Rainbow trout
Apr 16, 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 Russell Fork River?

Buchanan 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 Russell Fork River

Frying Pan Creekstream · 5 mistocked Apr 13, 2026
Big Cedar Creekstream · 11 mistocked May 15, 2026
Russell Fork River (Haysi)stream · 12 mistocked May 5, 2026
Dismal Riverstream · 13 mistocked May 1, 2026
Russell Fork River (Bartlick)stream · 14 mistocked May 8, 2026
Pound River (Flannagan Dam)stream · 14 mistocked May 8, 2026
Cranesnest Riverstream · 15 mistocked Apr 2, 2026
Big Tumbling Creekstream · 21 mistocked May 12, 2026

All stocked waters in Buchanan County Stocked this week in Virginia

Questions about Russell Fork River

When was Russell Fork River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 13, 2026 (brook trout), according to Virginia agency reports.
How often is Russell Fork River stocked?: It was stocked 3 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
What kind of trout are stocked in Russell Fork River?: Rainbow trout (3 stockings); Brook trout (1 stocking); Tiger trout (1 stocking).