When was Russell Fork River (Haysi) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 5, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.

How often is Russell Fork River (Haysi) stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Thursdays, about every 77 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.

What kind of trout are stocked in Russell Fork River (Haysi)?

Rainbow trout (4 stockings); Brook trout (2 stockings).

Russell Fork River (Haysi) trout stocking

Dickenson County, Virginia · stream

Russell Fork River (Haysi) was last stocked 5 months ago (May 5, 2026). We have 6 stockings on record since Apr 9, 2025, 4 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 5, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

4 stockings

On record

6 stockings

since Apr 9, 2025

River conditions

USGS gage: RUSSELL FORK AT HAYSI, VA (2 km away).

Gage height: 3.30 ft

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Russell Fork River (Haysi)

Overnight
40°F
Areas Of Fog
wind 1 mph
Friday
70°F
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
wind 0 to 8 mph
Friday Night
42°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 7 mph
Saturday
72°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 7 mph
Saturday Night
43°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 6 mph
Sunday
72°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 8 mph

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

When is Russell Fork River (Haysi) stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Thursdays, about every 77 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Russell Fork River (Haysi) 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	1					1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Typical size
Rainbow trout	4
Brook trout	2

Stocking history

Date	Species	Hatchery
May 5, 2026	Rainbow trout
Apr 9, 2026	Brook trout
Jan 22, 2026	Rainbow trout
Oct 16, 2025	Rainbow trout
May 9, 2025	Brook trout
Apr 9, 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 (Haysi)?

Dickenson 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 (Haysi)

Russell Fork River (Bartlick)stream · 2 mistocked May 8, 2026
Pound River (Flannagan Dam)stream · 3 mistocked May 8, 2026
Frying Pan Creekstream · 7 mistocked Apr 13, 2026
Cranesnest Riverstream · 8 mistocked Apr 2, 2026
Russell Fork Riverstream · 12 mistocked Apr 13, 2026
Dismal Riverstream · 18 mistocked May 1, 2026
Pound River / N. Fork Pound Riverstream · 18 mistocked Apr 2, 2026
Bear Creek Reservoir (Wise Res.)lake · 22 mistocked May 8, 2026

All stocked waters in Dickenson County Stocked this week in Virginia

Questions about Russell Fork River (Haysi)

When was Russell Fork River (Haysi) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 5, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.
How often is Russell Fork River (Haysi) stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Thursdays, about every 77 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
What kind of trout are stocked in Russell Fork River (Haysi)?: Rainbow trout (4 stockings); Brook trout (2 stockings).